Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is integral to the development and validation of high-fidelity vehicle models used in Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with system-level performance and safety requirements, driving forward the performance and reliability of our autonomous vehicle systems.

This role is onsite at our Mountain View, CA office!
What you'll do

Develop, implement, and maintain high-accuracy vehicle dynamics models for simulation environments including SiL, MiL, and HiL.
Validate simulation models using data from real-world vehicle tests.
Analyze and interpret simulation results to support system troubleshooting, performance optimization, and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with Controls, Perception, Software, and Systems teams to align model fidelity with development and testing requirements.
Support HiL testbed design and integration with vehicle subsystems.
Perform vehicle-level assessments related to ride, handling, stability, and overall dynamic performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement of modeling methodologies, validation processes, and simulation toolchains.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry with a strong focus on vehicle dynamics and control systems.
Expertise in simulation tools such as TruckMaker, TruckSim, ADAMS, and dSPACE.
Practical experience with HiL systems, CAN-based analysis, and debugging tools.
Strong knowledge of vehicle sub-systems including suspension, steering, braking, powertrain, and tire dynamics.
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model development and simulation.
Working knowledge of Python and/or C++ for automation, analysis, and tool integration.
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing autonomous or ADAS vehicle platforms.
Familiarity with integrating vehicle models into control architectures and simulation pipelines.
Exposure to safety-critical system development and verification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL).

Salary Range - $150,000-$220,000
More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
Notable News

Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations ('Freight-Only') at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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