Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test
Join Kodiak Robotics as a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop autonomous hardware through FEA analysis and testing.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations
- Identify potential failure modes
- Create reports of analysis results
- Conduct or supervise testing
- Manage relationships with testing facilities
Must have
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA
- Strong FEA experience with ANSYS and/or SolidWorks
- Strong CAD experience with SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo
Nice to have
- Thermal and/or CFD simulation skills
- Experience with data acquisition systems
Practical constraints
- Occasional travel required to conduct or supervise testing
AI in the day-to-day
The company leverages AI-powered technology for autonomous vehicles.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer focuses on performing assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations and conducting tests to ensure the reliability of autonomous hardware. Proficiency in ANSYS and SolidWorks, along with a solid foundation in solid mechanics and structural dynamics, is essential for success. This position is ideal for candidates with at least three years of relevant experience in automotive or aerospace sectors, particularly those who thrive in a collaborative environment. Kodiak Robotics, a leader in autonomous ground transportation, emphasizes a strong technical background and offers a supportive team atmosphere.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 49% of 43 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Mechanical Engineering we track (median $150,000 across 17 companies).
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 3.9% of 2253 comparable senior other roles in United States; ANSYS appears in 1.2% of 2253 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Kodiak Robotics lists $150,000–$185,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test role.
- Where is the role based?
- Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ANSYS, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks.
- 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 senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test 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.
Kodiak Robotics is developing autonomous vehicles. Our team is highly experienced and comes from the leading technology companies in the space.
We are looking for a mechanical analysis & test engineer (FEA/CAE) to join us and develop autonomous hardware.
In this role, you will:
- Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations in ANSYS
- Simulation types include non-linear static and dynamic analyses such as modal, shock, and random vibration
- Identify potential failure modes and provide actionable design guidance
- Create reports of analysis results and present to cross-functional teams
- Conduct or supervise testing and correlate data to FEA models
- Write test procedures for both internal and external use
- Develop custom fixtures for testing and support maintenance of test equipment
- Support root-cause analysis of issues found in the field
- Manage relationships with testing facilities, suppliers, and other external partners
- Travel: Occasional travel required to conduct or supervise testing
Qualifications:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA in the automotive, aerospace or related industry.
- Strong FEA experience with packages such as Ansys and/or SolidWorks with strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics and materials science.
- Bonus Experience: thermal and/or CFD simulation skills
- Strong CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo.
- Experience with data acquisition systems with accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges.
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
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