Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
Description For Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
Kodiak Robotics, a leading autonomous transportation company founded in 2018, is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is crucial in developing and validating electrical systems for their autonomous trucking technology.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of automotive technology and artificial intelligence, focusing on the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicle systems. As a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer, you'll be responsible for comprehensive system verification and validation of electrical designs critical to autonomous vehicle operations.
The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering with at least 8 years of hardware development experience, preferably in automotive or aerospace industries. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, performing DFMEA analysis, conducting system validation, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.
The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $225,000, plus equity and bonuses. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, flexible PTO, parental leave, and various wellness perks. The work environment is collaborative and dog-friendly, with perks like free catered lunch and EV charging.
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll be part of a team that's revolutionizing the transportation industry through autonomous technology. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on complex electrical systems while contributing to the future of autonomous vehicles. The position requires hands-on experience with PCBAs, power systems, and various communication protocols, making it ideal for someone passionate about both hardware engineering and autonomous technology.
Working at Kodiak means joining a diverse, inclusive community focused on pushing the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology while maintaining the highest safety standards. The company's commitment to innovation and safety, combined with its strong market position in autonomous trucking, makes this an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Responsibilities For Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
- Analyze and perform DFMEA analysis and testing from custom PCBA electronics to full electrical system architecture
- Conduct comprehensive product-level system validation for autonomous vehicle electronics
- Assess and ensure proper functioning of electrical system components
- Partner with external certification labs for automotive and functional safety requirements
- Lead root cause analysis and resolve issues in electrical systems
- Define stress test routines for functional sections
- Validate thermal and power performance of circuits
- Develop and implement ISO 26262 methodologies
- Interface with Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing teams and external suppliers
Requirements For Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
- BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- 8+ years of hardware development experience in automotive, aerospace or related industry
- 5+ years of experience with PCBAs, Harnesses, Power Distribution Units, Power Supplies
- Deep understanding of failure analysis
- Knowledge of mixed analog and digital circuits
- Experience with I2C, CAN, SPI, and Ethernet
- Experience with high speed communication such as PCIe and DDR
- Experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation
- Passion about autonomous vehicles
Benefits For Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave
- Free catered lunch, 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.)
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