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Rivian · 4 months ago

Controls Engineer, State Estimation

positionIrvine, California
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$107K/yr - $134K/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The State Estimation Engineer will develop, analyze, and test real-time state estimation algorithms, collaborating with engineers to ensure successful integration and deployment of these solutions.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms on target hardware
Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements
Collaborate with integration engineers to test, validate, and debug estimation algorithms before deployment
Contribute to the automated testing framework for Unit, SIL, HIL, and cloud-based validation
Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimation solutions

Qualification

State estimation techniquesC/C++PythonClassical dynamicsGround-vehicle dynamicsHands-on engineering experienceSoftware development processesReal-time embedded systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, observers)
Experience with classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
Understanding of ground-vehicle dynamics concepts, tire dynamics, understeer/oversteer
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python

Preferred

Hands-on engineering experience through internships, research, or personal projects
Familiarity with software development processes and relevant tools
Experience with real-time embedded systems, sensor fusion, or automotive applications
Masters or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

Company

Rivian

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Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Irvine, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (54)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M

Leadership Team

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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