Winter 2027 Intern, Electrical Engineering

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.

In this role, you will:

Participate in the design, development, and testing of AV power system equipment, encompassing hardware and component selection, PCB design, and system-level integration and testing

Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, encompassing both engineering and non-engineering disciplines

Carry out assigned tasks under the guidance and supervision of senior engineers, engineering managers, and project engineers

Accountable for executing and completing small-scale scopes of work, ensuring alignment with project constraints such as quality, schedule, and cost

Create technical presentations and effectively communicate your work efforts to colleagues and stakeholders

Generate Electrical wiring diagrams/tables, models, simulations and schematics

Gather, process, and analyze extensive datasets to inform and support decision-making

What you’ll bring:

Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Knowledge of electrical circuits, power systems, and control systems.

Experience with Altium or Cadence is preferred.

Exposure to I2C, SPI, CANbus, or battery systems is a plus.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Internship Program Details:

Start Date: January 2027

Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.

Location: Mountain View, CA.

Housing: Interns are responsible for housing.

What we offer:

A fast-paced environment where we work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.

Competitive pay.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.  

A beautiful facility in Mountain View.

We love our dogs, so we are a dog-friendly office!

Free catered lunch.

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary  in our SF/Silicon Valley location,  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

California Pay Range $8,000 — $9,000 USD

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.

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 consi …