Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer

Kodiak•Lancaster, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in vehicle hardware and systems support. This role is positioned at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing, ensuring the commercial fleet remains reliable, functional, and maintainable. The engineer will bring best-in-class rigor to diagnostics, repairs, and documentation, elevating operational standards. In addition to directly diagnosing and repairing hardware and system issues, they will assist technicians and create repeatable, auditable documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance fleet standards is key.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
Strong systems analysis and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience with a wrench and a keyboard
Confident with automotive electronics
Familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
Ability to navigate electrical and mechanical CAD software
Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs
Track record of bringing sustaining engineering practices to fielded products

Nice To Haves

Team leader experience, whether formal or informal
Great communicator, skilled at writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation
Skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews

Responsibilities

Lead and own the continuous improvement of a customer-facing product, identifying and driving key technical initiatives.
Spearhead the coordination and execution of complex repairs and upgrades, partnering with cross-functional teams (ME, EE, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Operations) to ensure seamless delivery.
Own the Design-for-Manufacturing and Serviceability feedback loop, influencing product architecture and long-term maintainability.
Oversee hardware quality inspections, proactively resolving manufacturing and build issues to ensure fleet-wide reliability.
Lead the broader hardware team in developing vehicle and subsystem BOMs, comprehensive documentation, and robust verification plans.