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Winter 2027 Intern, Controls

Kodiak
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Internships
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
  • Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students
  • Knowledge of controls fundamentals
  • Expertise with vehicle dynamics and modeling
  • Strong C++ software development skills
  • Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git)
Nice to have
  • Facility with embedded systems (e.g., CAN)
  • Experience with safety-critical systems
  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices
What the job really is

As a Winter 2027 Controls Intern at Kodiak Robotics, you will work on improving the performance of self-driving trucks and develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase. Daily tasks will include collaborating with engineers, reading and writing modern C++, and applying knowledge of controls fundamentals and vehicle dynamics to advance the company's autonomous trucking platform.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • A beautiful facility in Mountain View
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Free catered lunch
Things to weigh
  • Interns are responsible for housing
  • Pay range is fixed at $10,000
  • Internship duration is 12-16 weeks with flexible end dates
  • Candidates may need to meet additional scrutiny for sensitive roles
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