Is the Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer 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 Harness Engineer 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: AS50881, Arena, Capital Harness Designer, EWIS, MIL-E-7016, MIL-STD-704.

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 Harness Engineer role at Kodiak Robotics.

Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer at Kodiak Robotics

Joblaze summary

The Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer at Kodiak Robotics focuses on designing and validating electrical wire harnesses essential for the operation of autonomous vehicles. This role requires proficiency in mechanical CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, and familiarity with harnessing standards and PLM tools. Ideal candidates possess a background in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least three years of experience in automotive harness systems. Kodiak's innovative environment, marked by its leadership in autonomous technology, offers a collaborative atmosphere for engineers to thrive.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Kodiak Robotics's career page.
Kodiak Robotics has 71 other open roles including Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB), Winter 2027 Intern, Data Engineering, Class A CDL Driver.
168 active Solidworks roles on Joblaze right now.
12 active Arena roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
Pays more than 76% of the 68 salaried Solidworks roles we track (median $125,944).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer 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 Harness Engineer 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: AS50881, Arena, Capital Harness Designer, EWIS, MIL-E-7016, MIL-STD-704.
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 Harness 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.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product-level design and validation of electrical wire harnesses that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicles. The role will work collaboratively across mechanical, electrical, and integration engineering teams to build safe, reliable systems.

In this role, you will:

Design automotive wire harnesses and busbars using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks)
Be responsible for wire routing paths, lengths, strain relief features, and connector selection
Create drawings and BOMs
Release design documents to manufacturing through PLM software (Arena)
Create content for work instructions, such as CAD graphics
Collaborate with electrical engineers on wire harness design
Incorporate design principles for EMI, grounding, tolerancing, clearance, and functionality trade-offs
Participate in first article builds at Kodiak locations and contract manufacturers including travel to various locations within USA
Validate designs through builds and verification testing
Ensure high-level correlation between virtual 3D models and physical harness dimensions

What you’ll bring:

BS or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years' experience developing automotive harness systems and routing from concept to production
Experience with 3D mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CATIA, NX, etc)
Experience with PDM and PLM (Arena and ePDM preferred, Teamcenter, etc)
Familiarity with common harnessing standards such as AS50881, MIL-E-7016, EWIS, MIL-STD-704
Proficiency in translating electrical schematics into precise cable routing and endpoint mapping and background in managing complex 3D harness assembly hierarchies
Procure CAD components and curate comprehensive electrical part libraries
Nice-to-have: Experience with harness schematics and diagrams (Capital Harness Designer preferred or similar electrical CAD software) and experience designing form-boards and end-of-line test devices

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

$165,000—$195,000 USD

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.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer

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