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Senior Systems Engineer, Fault Management

Kodiak
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field
  • 2+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems
  • Experience with fault management, diagnostics, and safe-state behaviors
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Ability to read C/C++ code
  • Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle
What the job really is

The Senior Systems Engineer for Fault Management at Kodiak Robotics will lead the design and execution of the next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop system architecture, and ensure safety through the full V-model lifecycle. The engineer will also perform analyses related to fault management and contribute to the safety case for driverless operations.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife
  • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
  • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves significant collaboration across multiple technical disciplines, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position may require additional scrutiny related to U.S. person status or citizenship for compliance with national security regulations
  • No salary figure provided beyond the range, which may vary based on multiple factors.
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