<div class="content-intro"><p>Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.<br><br>Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kodiak Robotics is developing autonomous vehicles. Our team is highly experienced and comes from the leading technology companies in the space.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are looking for a mechanical analysis & test engineer (FEA/CAE) to join us and develop autonomous hardware.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations in ANSYS</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Simulation types include non-linear static and dynamic analyses such as modal, shock, and random vibration</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify potential failure modes and provide actionable design guidance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Create reports of analysis results and present to cross-functional teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct or supervise testing and correlate data to FEA models</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Write test procedures for both internal and external use</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop custom fixtures for testing and support maintenance of test equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support root-cause analysis of issues found in the field </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage relationships with testing facilities, suppliers, and other external partners</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Travel: Occasional travel required to conduct or supervise testing</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong technical background</strong>. BS or MS, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA in the automotive, aerospace or related industry. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong FEA experience</strong> with packages such as Ansys and/or SolidWorks with strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics and materials science.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bonus Experience</strong>: thermal and/or CFD simulation skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong CAD experience</strong> with packages such as SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience with data acquisition</strong> systems with accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges. </span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="fo