Kodiak · 8 hours ago
Vehicle Electrical Integration Technician
Odessa, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. They are seeking an experienced Vehicle Electrical Integration Technician to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and software systems in their fleet, while also supporting engineering test activities and maintaining high hardware quality standards.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field, and trace failures to correct subsystems
Develop and perform corrective and preventative actions for top failure modes
Hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, and software systems to diagnose, repair, and root cause issues seen across our fleet
Maintain, repair and upfit mechanical, electrical and software systems to contribute and improve to fleet-wide uptime
Lead and support engineering test activities by applying engineering practices, principles, and various analysis tools to achieve performance targets and standards
Provide feedback and inspect hardware quality at various levels and resolve manufacturing/build issues
Create and review documentation such as drawings, schematics, build instructions, and incoming hardware quality tests/checks
Qualification
Required
Strong technical background. 2+ years of experience as a technician in the autonomous, automotive, aerospace or related industry
You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet, CAN, LIN, 100BASE-T1
Experience with electrical/harnessing standards and manufacturing
Strong verbal and written communication
You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard
You have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes for both low and high volume production
Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
Willingness to work in a traditional shop setting or outdoors in all weather conditions during the day/night
Ability and willingness to climb ladders, stand, crouch, kneel and generally maneuver as required to repair mechanical and electrical equipment in, on, and around trucks
Preferred
Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or Matlab
Experience and knowledge around instrumentation using a wide variety of sensors (strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, etc)
Benefits
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
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.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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