Staff, Hardware Electrical Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a skilled Staff Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product-level design and validation of electrical PCBs and electrical subsystems that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicles. The role will require knowledge of high speed PCB design, a deep understanding of power systems, and be familiar with automotive safety standards and requirements. The role will work collaboratively across software, electrical engineering, and integration teams to build safe, reliable systems. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p>
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<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design and validate custom PCBA electronics that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicle </span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform schematic and layout design of medium to high complexity of analog and digital PCBs</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for ensuring risks are appropriately mitigated and designs are appropriately documented </span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands on debug and bring-up of PCBs within a complex system</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own full lifecycle of PCB design, including technical reviews, simulation, test, documentation, and product release </span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proactively suggest improvements in test methodologies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the validation process</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive DFMEA analysis of electrical systems and lead cross-functional design trade-off discussions</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead root cause analysis and resolve issues in electrical systems </span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Define stress test routines required to validate functional sections</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Validate thermal and power performance of circuits</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement ISO 26262 methodologies to drive hardware design to meet ASIL goals</span></li>
<li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and with external suppliers </span></li>
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<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></span></p>
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<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering </span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of hardware development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry</span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of experience with PCBAs, High Speed PCB Design, Harnesses, Power Distribution Units, Power Supplies, and automotive subcomponents </span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding of failure analysis </span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of mixed analog and digital circuits </span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and Ethernet</span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with high - speed communication such as PCIe and DDR</span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands on. You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard</span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation</span></li>
<li class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity</span></li>
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<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range listed below reflects the base salary <strong data-stringify-type="bold">in our SF/Silicon Valley location, </strong>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</p></div><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$190,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$2,300,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div>
<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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