Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer
Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer at Kodiak Robotics (Lancaster, TX) keeps the autonomous truck fleet reliable and maintainable: diagnosing and repairing hardware/system issues, leading complex repairs with cross-functional teams, owning DFM/serviceability feedback, and driving BOMs, documentation, and verification plans. Work spans automotive electronics (CAN, Ethernet), Linux, Python/MATLAB, a
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Lancaster, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
- Strong systems analysis and problem-solving skills; comfortable understanding and debugging complex systems
- Hands-on 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
- Previous lead role (formal or informal) on several projects; takes ownership and drives teams to deliver
- Writes clear, concise, detailed documentation; skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews
- Track record of driving testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and report-outs; bringing sustaining engineering practices to fielded products
Full description
Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.
Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
We are seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in vehicle hardware and systems support. Positioned at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing, this role ensures our commercial fleet remains reliable, functional, and maintainable. You 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, you will assist technicians and create repeatable, auditable documentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance fleet standards.
In this role, you will:
- 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.
What you'll bring:
- Strong technical background. 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; understanding and debugging complex systems is exciting for you
- Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
- Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB