Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless long-haul trucking applications. Kodiak’s unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
In this role, you will help build and test key hardware products for Kodiak autonomous trucks. We’re looking for someone to be both hands-on with our products as well as an experienced technician who is able to support a diverse set of technical projects. An ideal candidate is someone who is excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.
On a given day at Kodiak, you will:
- Build high quality harnesses, cables, and enclosures per Engineering documentation
- Perform testing and test documentation per Engineering direction
- Perform soldering, mechanical assembly, harness routing and subsystem builds
- Manage BOMs and lab inventory
- Support harness library updates
- Organize and manage lab equipment (power supplies, scopes, probes, thermal cameras)
- Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures given wiring diagrams, schematics, and wiring harness drawings
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests.
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.
- Experience with prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment
- Experience reading and building harnesses from harness drawings
- Comfortable using soldering iron, multimeter, and crimping tools. Experience with oscilloscopes would be nice to have.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting
- You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others.
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
The annual salary range for this full-time position in California is $32/hr - $60/hr + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
