Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer Job at Kodiak Robotics

Functional Safety Engineer, Software

We are looking for a Functional Safety Software Engineer to join us and drive th...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

130000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in software, electrical, mechanical or other related engineering and/or a Bachelor’s degree with professional experience in a high tech environment
Experience with Part 4, 6, 8 and 9 of ISO 26262. Special emphasis on implementation of Part 6 for autonomous vehicles
Experience with developing work products for safety critical systems
Experience with system and software level verification and validation of autonomous vehicles
Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO26262, SOTIF, and UL4600
Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
Ability to structure project tasks and drive evidence development among teams
Knowledge of software configuration management and software quality assurance

Job Responsibility

Participate in developing technical safety requirements to be used in the Kodiak Autonomy System in various approved Operational Design Domains
Lead specification of software safety requirements
Participate in development of software safety architectural design
Participate in software safety unit design and implementation
Develop test plans, test procedures, verification reports at the software unit and software integration levels. Support system level testing from a software safety perspective
Perform software safety analyses (e.g. dependent failure analysis) to comply with ISO 26262
Support Hardware-Software Interface development and derive safety measures
Collaborate with Kodiak internal and external stakeholders to review and assess work products for compliance with ISO 26262

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO 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
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.)

Fulltime

Avionics Systems Engineer

Would you like to contribute to the integration of safety-critical embedded syst...

Location

Canada , Montréal

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Relevant experience in the integration and/or validation of avionics systems
Knowledge of avionics system architectures
Significant experience with DOORS is mandatory
Strong understanding of qualification, safety assessment, and certification standards, particularly military ones such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, or similar
Ability to read wiring diagrams and interpret technical documentation
Proficiency in French and English (bilingualism is an asset)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and a good team spirit

Job Responsibility

Ensure the functional integration of avionics systems (FMS, GPS, VHF, ADS-B, TCAS, etc.) on test benches, simulators, or aircraft
Configure and validate embedded systems through ground testing (regression, non-regression, environmental, EMI testing, etc.)
Diagnose and resolve system, software, or interface issues (avionics/cabin/network)
Develop and execute test procedures based on system requirements (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160G)
Analyze test results and document validation reports, non-conformity reports, and traceability matrices
Interpret wiring diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and functional logic schematics
Participate in technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) with system, development, flight test, and certification teams
Contribute to the setup and deployment of test and automation tools (Python, TestStand, LabVIEW, etc.)
Collaborate with certification teams to ensure compliance with civil or military standards

What we offer

Hybrid Work
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Access to a telemedicine service
RRSP program
Personal and sick days
Recreation room with pool table and foosball table

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer- Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DO-1...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
3-5 years of embedded or flight software development experience within a DO-178C environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, safety-critical systems
Understanding of avionics protocols and architectures (ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
Experience designing and implementing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), with strong knowledge of low level topics such as device driver development, interrupt handling, memory management, and performance estimation
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging on target hardware, and use of analysis tools (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)
Experience with Python scripting, tool automation and test automation
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated code quality checks

Job Responsibility

Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes
Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes
Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities

Fulltime

Vice President of Autonomy

We’re building the brains of the airplane. As the Vice President of Autonomy, yo...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in autonomy software development, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
Deep expertise in one or more autonomy domains: GNC, path planning, multi-agent coordination, behavior trees/state machines, etc.
Strong track record delivering real-world autonomy systems in aviation, defense, robotics, or space
Familiarity with safety-critical software development and relevant standards (DO-178C, MISRA, etc.)
Experience managing complex software teams, including agile workflows and large codebases
Skilled in C, C++, Python, and real-time systems development
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead the Autonomy Software team developing flight, mission, and campaign autonomy capabilities for the Merlin Pilot
Define and evolve software architecture in partnership with the Chief Product Officer, CTO, Chief Architect and Systems Engineering team
Ensure on-time delivery of modular, testable, and airworthy autonomy software that meets system-level performance and safety requirements
Oversee software development, integration, and test across all layers of autonomy—perception, planning, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), decision-making, and behavior modeling
Drive use of modern software practices, including modern version control and release techniques, automated builds, simulation-in-the-loop testing, and traceable requirements
Collaborate closely with Simulation, Compute Integration, and Systems teams to enable effective development and validation workflows
Foster a strong technical culture focused on clarity, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
Mentor and grow engineers and technical leads within the team
Partner with the VP of Merlin Pilot Engineering to align staffing, schedule, and priorities to the product roadmap
Support regulatory and customer engagements, including technical documentation and test plans for certification/accreditation where required

What we offer

Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages including coffee and tea
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Certification Engineer

The Certification Engineer is responsible for managing the approval of component...

Location

Canada , Montréal

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Product knowledge and familiarity with the certification environment (powersports, automotive, or aerospace)
Knowledge of standards and regulations: PMBOK, Six Sigma, ISO 9001 / IATF, UNECE / CE
Experience with internal combustion engines (ICE), exhaust emissions, or vehicle safety systems (an asset)
Strong understanding of systems related to certification: pollutant emissions, noise, vibrations, projections, lighting installation, stability, braking
Experience in product certification or in a regulated environment (as applicant or inspector – an asset)
Experience with product testing (internal, with third parties, or with notified bodies)
Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Team-oriented mindset

Job Responsibility

Manage the certification and approval of components, systems, and off-road vehicle lines
Create and maintain online homologation matrices according to the defined schedule
Perform and analyze tests on components, assemblies, and vehicles
Write reports and interpret technical documentation and standards using CAD visualization tools and Bills of Materials (BOM)
Manage multiple multidisciplinary projects simultaneously

What we offer

Hybrid Work
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Access to a telemedicine service
RRSP program
Personal and sick days
Recreation room with pool table and foosball table

Fulltime

Staff Systems Engineer

Cyngn is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architec...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

187000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics, vehicles, industrial automation, autonomy)
Strong experience translating product-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans
Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56 and related AMR / industrial vehicle safety frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems, including: Encoders (incremental, absolute), Angle and position sensors, Temperature sensors, & Current and voltage sensing
Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation, including: Motor commutation concepts (e.g., BLDC, PMSM), Feedback and control considerations, Fault detection and protection
Experience defining interfaces between sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, and higher-level compute
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document and review complex system behavior
Comfortable working on-site 5 days per week in Mountain View, CA

Job Responsibility

Translate L0/L1 product requirements and user stories into complete, unambiguous, and testable system and subsystem specifications (L2+)
Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, including: Sensors (perception and low-level feedback), Compute and embedded controllers, Power distribution and protection, & Actuation and drive systems
Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains
Develop system-level verification and validation plans, including test strategies, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail definitions aligned with the systems engineering V-model
Lead technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architectural decisions with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability
Act as the systems engineering point of contact for industrial safety certification, ensuring system requirements and test plans support compliance
Collaborate with product management, safety engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to ensure aligned execution
Drive cross-functional design reviews, requirements reviews, and system readiness milestones
Support integration, debugging, and validation of vehicle and robotic systems during development and deployment phases
Incorporate industrial safety requirements into system architecture, requirements, and test planning

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Staff Systems Engineer, Fault Management

The Systems and Safety Engineering team at Kodiak is seeking an experienced Syst...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

200000.00 - 268000.00 USD / Year

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field
5+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems (autonomous vehicles, aerospace, nuclear, medical, etc)
Experience with fault management, diagnostic development, safe state identification and development
Experience working with agile software engineering teams
Ability to read C/C++ code
Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders spanning multiple technical disciplines

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end development of the next generation of Autonomy Fault Management System, leading the collaborative effort across hardware, software, system safety, and operations teams
Own the systems and safety engineering execution for fault management across the full V-model lifecycle
Lead the development of systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, traceability, V&V plans, V&V evidence
Define and lead the fault management architecture and concept of operations, including detection, isolation, response, safe-state definition, and minimum risk conditions
Generate technical evidence in support of the adequacy, coverage, and sufficiency of the Fault Management System as an element of Kodiak’s Driverless Safety Case
Support quantitative and qualitative analyses used to set detection thresholds, prioritize hazards, and evaluate risk associated with fault responses and minimum risk maneuvers
Lead and influence system architecture trade studies that impact the fault coverage, system availability, safety risk, and operational continuity
Develop the strategy for managing system availability, degraded operation, and operational continuity through the Fault Management System
Quantify the commercial and safety impact of false positive and false negative detections
Provide analysis to support complex autonomy system design trade-offs to inform system design decisions affecting safety and performance

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
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
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Fulltime

AI Systems Engineer - Agentic Autonomy

We are seeking an AI Systems Engineer with deep expertise in large language mode...

Location

United States , Greater Boston

Salary:

140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

HavocAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
Deep hands-on experience building with LLMs and multi-agent/agentic AI frameworks
Strong software engineering background in modern ML frameworks, cloud orchestration, and API development
Experience integrating AI systems into larger software architectures or robotics/autonomy workflows
Understanding of RAG pipelines, tool-use frameworks, LLM function-calling, memory systems, and agent orchestration
Experience with safety evaluation, model alignment, or mission-critical AI system validation
Ability to lead system-level design discussions and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and development of LLM-powered software modules for mission reasoning, planning, operator interaction, and autonomous decision support
Integrate LLMs and agentic systems into HavocAI’s autonomy architecture, including ROS/ROS2 systems, planning engines, and mission software
Build multi-agent, tool-using AI systems that interact with perception data, mission databases, simulation systems, and operator inputs
Develop APIs, wrappers, and orchestration layers enabling LLMs to interface safely with embedded, cloud, and edge compute environments
Optimize LLM inference pipelines for performance, latency, and reliability in field-deployed systems
Evaluate model behavior, perform safety testing, and develop guardrails for mission-critical use cases
Collaborate with autonomy, embedded, simulation, and full-stack teams to define requirements and ensure robust system-level integration
Guide strategic decisions on model selection, fine-tuning approaches, safety frameworks, and long-term AI architecture
Contribute to field testing, operator evaluations, and iterative deployment cycles for AI-augmented autonomy systems

What we offer

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Fulltime

Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer

Kodiak Robotics

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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