Senior Autonomous Vehicle Hardware & Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and annual bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly office

Free catered lunch

Free EV charging

Long-term disability and lifeInsurance

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. seeks a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to reinforce our hardware and systems support for the autonomous fleet.

You will diagnose, repair, document, and collaborate with ME, EE, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Operations to elevate reliability and maintainability across the fleet. The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with design-for-manufacturing input, documentation excellence, and leadership of a hardware team to deliver robust vehicle and subsystem solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years in the autonomous vehicle or related industry.
• Strong systems analysis and problem solving; able to debug complex systems.
• Hands-on with automotive electronics; comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard.
• Experience with scripting and data analysis languages: Python or MATLAB.
• Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking.
• Ability to navigate electrical and mechanical CAD software.
• Proven leadership on projects and cross-functional reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CAN/Ethernet

Python

MATLAB

Linux knowledge

CAD software

Documentation

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. seeks a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to reinforce our hardware and systems support for the autonomous fleet.

You will diagnose, repair, document, and collaborate with ME, EE, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Operations to elevate reliability and maintainability across the fleet. The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with design-for-manufacturing input, documentation excellence, and leadership of a hardware team to deliver robust vehicle and subsystem solutions.