Kodiak Robotics
Manufacturing Test Engineer
$140K–$170K
Mountain View, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, California, United States - Experience
- 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development.
- Education
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship may be provided for eligible candidates, if applicable.
About the job
Develop and scale production-grade manufacturing test software for autonomous vehicle components and systems, integrating test platforms with manufacturing and traceability systems.
What you'll do
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software that automates configuration, verification, and testing of components and subassemblies.
- Convert engineering test prototypes into robust production platforms and integrate them with MES, PLM, and traceability systems.
- Improve operator interfaces, test coverage, database operations, and manufacturing test execution platforms.
What they ask for
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.
- 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development.
- Proven software experience transitioning validation testing into manufacturing test systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python/C# for production, testing, and automation.
Nice to have
- Manufacturing test development experience in the autonomous vehicle or automotive industry.
- C++ for interfacing with hardware or embedded devices.
Pay
$140,000 — $170,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, C#, C++, I2C, UART, USB, UDS, CAN
AI focus
The role itself involves no AI development. The employer uses the third-party AI tool Endorsed to assist with initial application screening; final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters.
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