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Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer

Join Kodiak Robotics as a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to enhance the reliability and maintainability of our autonomous fleet.

Location
Lancaster, TX
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 2 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

AI in the day-to-day

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Requirements

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

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.

Benefits

401k Match Flexible PTO Equity/Stock Options Remote Work Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer at Kodiak Robotics plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of the company's autonomous fleet through hands-on diagnostics, repairs, and documentation. This position requires a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with experience in systems analysis and familiarity with automotive electronics and communication protocols. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with leadership experience who thrive in collaborative environments, driving improvements across cross-functional teams. Kodiak's commitment to innovation in autonomous transportation makes this role pivotal in shaping the future

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page November 4, 2026.
  • Python appears in 16.7% of 2632 comparable senior other roles in United States; Linux appears in 3.2% of 2632 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Lancaster, TX.
How much experience is required?
At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer role.
Where is the role based?
Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Lancaster, TX.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electrical Engineering, Linux, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Python.
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 Vehicle Integration Engineer role at Kodiak Robotics.

From the original posting

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.

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
  • Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
  • Ability to navigate electrical and mechanical CAD software
  • A team leader. Whether formally or informally, you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver exceptional results
  • Great communicator. You write clear, concise, and detailed documentation and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews
  • Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs, with a track record of bringing sustaining engineering practices to fielded products

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
  • Our office is centrally located in Lancaster, Tx
  • 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

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