Kodiak Robotics
Engineering Technician
Mountain View, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in an R&D or development lab environment, working closely with engineering staff.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship may be provided for eligible candidates, if applicable.
About the job
Builds, tests, and maintains prototype and first-article autonomous-vehicle systems and supports engineering lab operations.
What you'll do
- Build prototype and first-article systems; perform soldering, mechanical assembly, and subsystem builds.
- Test mechanical and electrical components and assemblies, inspect contract-manufactured builds, and organize test setups and fixtures.
- Create work instructions and manufacturing/service feedback; manage BOMs and lab inventory; maintain a safe, organized workspace.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in an R&D or development lab working closely with engineering staff.
- Experience with prototype builds, testing, and operating test equipment.
- Strong electrical diagnostics knowledge, including electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and reading schematics and diagrams.
- Meticulous, methodical work practices, clear communication, and ability to collaborate and solve problems.
Nice to have
- Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or a related industry.
Pay
$40 — $50 USD base salary
AI focus
The position builds and tests autonomous-vehicle technology. The posting also states that an AI tool assists with initial application screening; final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters.
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