STAFF, HARNESS ENGINEERING MANAGER

<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><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're seeking a Lead Harness Engineer/Manager to lead harness architecture and strategy for our autonomous vehicle platform. This is a hands on role who owns the technical direction for harness design across the full vehicle system — high speed, low voltage, and high power — and sets the standards, processes, and supplier relationships that the harness engineering function runs on. You'll drive cross-functional alignment with electrical, mechanical, integration, and manufacturing teams, and mentor engineers building toward those standards.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own the technical strategy and architecture for wire harness and subassembly design across the vehicle platform, balancing high speed, low voltage, and high power requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Set and enforce design standards, review processes, and DFM/DFA practices for harness schematics, diagrams, and system interconnect diagrams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive make/buy and supplier strategy for harness manufacturing; own key external manufacturing partner relationships and scale-up readiness</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead trade studies on harness architecture (topology, routing, connector strategy, EMI/signal integrity tradeoffs) with system-level cost, weight, and reliability impact</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own full program lifecycle governance: technical reviews, DVP&amp;R, outsourced cable manufacturing, qualification testing, and release</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead or oversee root cause analysis on complex/escalated electrical system issues; drive corrective and preventive action across teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Define and champion automated harness validation tooling and test strategy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mentor and provide technical leadership to harness and electrical engineers and directly manage a harness engineering team</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Represent harness engineering in cross-functional and executive-level design reviews with Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, and external suppliers</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of hardware development experience, including automotive, aerospace, or related safety-critical industries, with a track record of technical leadership</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep expertise in electrical harness design, architecture, and manufacturing at the system level</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience setting design/quality standards and mentoring or leading engineers or teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong troubleshooting skillset with hands-on root cause analysis experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Expert familiarity with IPC quality standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, etc.) and their application to program-level quality processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low-level hardware buses (CAN, Ethernet, LIN)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to lead supplier negotiations and manage external manufacturing partnerships</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on. Comfortable in the shop debugging a subsystem and in the room driving architecture decisions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communicator — experience writing and reviewing clear, concise technical documentation and presenting to leadership</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion for autonomous vehicles and their potential impact</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <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 &amp; Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, &amp; 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>$170,000</span><span class="divider">-</span><span>$235,000 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> <div> </div> <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> <div> </div> <div><em>We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](</em><em><a href="https://endorsed.com/local-law-144" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://endorsed.com/local-law-144</a></em><em>). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact </em><em><a href="mailto:careers@kodiak.ai" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers@kodiak.ai</a></em><em> with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.</em></div> <p> </p></div>