Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer - Defense

Kodiak AI

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $180,000 - $210,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
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6+ years in autonomous vehicle industry
Experience leading new platform integration programs
Hands-on with automotive electronics and can/ethernet protocols
** Kodiak AI is seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to lead the integration of autonomous vehicle platforms for both commercial and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system-level integration, strong technical skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the full integration lifecycle from architecture definition to validation and sign-off for next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms.
  • The company is leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Candidates will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development with a focus on integration quality.

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** Kodiak AI is seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to lead the integration of autonomous vehicle platforms for both commercial and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system-level integration, strong technical skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. **

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, parental leave, and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years in autonomous vehicle industry
  • Experience leading new platform integration programs
  • Hands-on with automotive electronics and CAN/Ethernet protocols
  • Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis
  • Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking

Nice-to-have

  • CAD experience with SolidWorks
  • Strong technical documentation skills
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback capability

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • U.S. person required
  • Proven ability to lead integration programs from early development through validation

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person

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