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Manufacturing Test Engineer

Join Kodiak Robotics as a Manufacturing Test Engineer to enhance test capabilities for autonomous vehicle systems.

Location
Mountain View, CA
Compensation
$140k–$170k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 4 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing test software
  • Improve existing manufacturing test frameworks
  • Translate engineering test prototypes into production-grade platforms
  • Integrate manufacturing test solutions with MES and PLM systems
  • Optimize DB operations for manufacturing test traceability

Must have

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development
  • Proven software experience transitioning validation testing into manufacturing test systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python/C#
  • Strong understanding of various communications/interface protocols
  • Solid experience with Manufacturing Test Execution platforms

Nice to have

  • Experience with C++ for interfacing with hardware
  • Experience using lab equipment like DMMs and Oscilloscopes
  • Basic understanding of AWS Infrastructure services
  • Strong experience with standard OSes like Ubuntu/Debian
  • Experience with DBs for test data storage
  • Capable of reading and interpreting electrical and/or mechanical schematics

AI in the day-to-day

Kodiak leverages AI technology for autonomous capabilities in commercial trucking and public sector applications.

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Sponsorship available

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.

Benefits

401k Match Flexible PTO Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Parental Leave Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits

Joblaze summary

The Manufacturing Test Engineer at Kodiak Robotics focuses on developing and maintaining software for automating tests of autonomous vehicle components, ensuring reliability and scalability in production environments. Key skills include proficiency in Python and C#, experience with manufacturing test execution platforms, and a solid understanding of communication protocols. This role is suited for candidates with over three years of experience in manufacturing test development, particularly in the automotive or autonomous vehicle sectors. Kodiak's commitment to innovation in autonomous technology positions this team at the forefront of the industry.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page September 27, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
  • Starts above 91% of 298 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $111,500 across 54 companies). See Python salary trends
  • Python appears in 17.2% of 2946 comparable mid other roles in United States; Ubuntu appears in 0.1% of 2946 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Kodiak Robotics lists $140,000–$170,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Manufacturing Test Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ATEasy, AWS, C++, CAN, Debian, Ethernet.
Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?
Kodiak Robotics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manufacturing Test Engineer role at Kodiak Robotics.

From the original posting

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Manufacturing Test Software Engineer with production experience in manufacturing environments to join the Manufacturing team and expand our manufacturing test capabilities for our autonomous vehicle systems. This position will be a key member of the Manufacturing Test team and play a pivotal role in automating various tests, improving test coverage, scaling test capacity while ensuring long-term reliability, and integrating test systems with our MES / PLM systems

In this role, you will:

  • Own, develop, improve, troubleshoot, and maintain new and existing manufacturing test software to automate or execute configuration, verification, and/or testing of various components (PCBAs, third-party devices, sensors, etc.) and subassemblies.
  • Work with and improve existing manufacturing test frameworks and execution platforms for production environments.
  • Translate engineering test prototypes into robust, production-grade test platforms.
  • Contribute to integrating and interfacing manufacturing test solutions with MES, PLM, and traceability systems.
  • Develop improvements and optimizations for operator-facing user interfaces in manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with various teams such as Manufacturing/Quality, Embedded, Integration, IT/CyberSecurity, etc. to determine test coverage / metrics, and align on test features and APIs, secure deployment for manufacturing tests.
  • Implement optimization for DB operations for manufacturing test traceability & queries for dashboards, manufacturing process flow enforcement, etc.
  • Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members.

What you’ll bring:

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.
  • 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development, preferably in the autonomous vehicle / automotive industry.
  • Proven software experience transitioning validation testing into manufacturing test systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python/C# for production, testing, and automation
    bonus: C++ for interfacing with various hardware or embedded devices
  • Strong understanding of various communications/interface protocols such as I2C, UART, USB, UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet & Automotive Ethernet.
  • Comfortable working with complex systems involving multiple hardware and subsystems and operating independently in manufacturing/production environments.
  • Solid experience with Manufacturing Test Execution platforms such as ATEasy, NI TestStand, Keysight Test Exec, etc.
  • Experience with DBs (such as PGSQL, MySQL, MSSQL) for test data storage & query optimization
  • Experience using lab equipment like DMMs, Oscilloscopes, DAQs, Power supplies and Electronics loads both manually and programmatically
  • Basic understanding of AWS Infrastructure services.
  • Strong experience and understanding working with standard OSes like Ubuntu/Debian & Windows
  • Capable of reading and interpreting electrical and/or mechanical schematics and diagrams.
  • Strong understanding of best practices in software engineering and manufacturing.
  • Ability to manage multiple software releases across various product categories.

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)
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • 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 pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range
$140,000—$170,000 USD

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