Vehicle Integration Engineer - Odessa

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless military and long-haul trucking applications. Kodiak’s unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for a Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in new product introduction and system-level integration work. The role will work closely with the rest of the hardware, software, and operations organizations to deploy, manage, and continually improve our growing autonomous fleet. 

In this role you will:

• Lead the support efforts of our vehicle operations team helping to diagnose issues quickly and mitigate fleet downtime.
• Troubleshoot and debug field issues related to mechanical, electrical and thermal management systems as well as issues related to hardware, firmware, and software interactions. Analyze system failures, identify root cause, and propose corrective actions for subsystems.
• Develop and improve the monitoring and auditing of fleet issues. Document and report out insights to the Engineering team. 
• Build and specify tools and automation to advance Kodiaks diagnostics capabilities using tools such as Kibana.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback/suggestions to improve reliability of future systems. 

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of experience in relevant fields
• BS or MS, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related technical field.
• Strong system analysis and problem solving skills; understanding and debugging complex systems is exciting for you. 
• Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard. 
• A team leader. Whether formally or informally, you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive the team to deliver exceptional results
• Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation. You are skilled in leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews.

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)
• 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.)

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 U.S. national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related criteria. Kodiak will provide sponsorship for eligible candidate's. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes , Kodiak may find it necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position 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.