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Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test

Kodiak AI· Mechanical
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Mountain View, CA$150k - $185kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on finite element analysis (FEA) and test for autonomous hardware within Kodiak AI. Responsibilities include FEA simulations, testing correlation, report generation, fixture development, and cross-functional collaboration to support hardware development.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations in ANSYS
  • Simulation types include non-linear static and dynamic analyses such as modal, shock, and random vibration
  • Identify potential failure modes and provide actionable design guidance
  • Create reports of analysis results and present to cross-functional teams
  • Conduct or supervise testing and correlate data to FEA models
  • Write test procedures for both internal and external use
  • Develop custom fixtures for testing and support maintenance of test equipment
  • Support root-cause analysis of issues found in the field
  • Manage relationships with testing facilities, suppliers, and other external partners
  • Travel: Occasional travel required to conduct or supervise testing

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background. 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
  • Strong FEA experience with packages such as Ansys and/or SolidWorks with strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics and materials science
  • Bonus Experience: thermal and/or CFD simulation skills
  • Strong CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo
  • Experience with data acquisition systems with accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges

Skills

Required:FEA/CAEANSYSSolidWorks / CADNon-linear static/dynamic analysisData acquisition

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including infertility benefits)
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Office located in Mountain View, CA
  • Dog-friendly office, free catered lunch, fully stocked kitchen, free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Kodiak AI

Safely driving an autonomous future.

Our purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, is the AV industry’s most advanced driverless technology, seamlessly integrating into any driving platform for reliable movement in any environment. Learn how we’re shaping the future of ground transportation.

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