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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 months ago

Staff Climate Controls Engineer

positionIrvine, California
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$171K/yr - $214K/yr
date5+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between industry leaders focused on electric vehicles. The Climate Controls Engineer will develop and integrate control systems for vehicle features, including cabin cooling and heating, while collaborating with various teams to ensure effective solutions.

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Responsibilities

Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs
Architect and develop control systems for HVAC including airflow and comfort models to be executed on embedded controllers
Orchestrate HVAC software architecture and feature design
Collaborate with cabin comfort teams across brands to drive unified solutions across programs
Review requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs for control solutions
Create test cases and scripts to validate features in unit test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments
Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance
Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to troubleshoot functional problems within our vehicles by addressing root causes across physical, electrical, and software domains
Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives for prompt resolution
Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications, while managing resources and budgets effectively
Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives for prompt resolution, demonstrating strong decision-making skills
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

Qualification

Controls developmentC programmingHVAC systemsFirmware integrationVehicle-level testingRequirements management toolsIssue tracking toolsCommunication bus monitoringSoftware calibration toolsMentoringProject managementProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
5+ years of experience working with controls development, integration, or calibration - automotive or aerospace experience preferred
Knowledgeable about control theory principles & algorithm design like compensator design and PID tuning
Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and/or human comfort
Familiar with thermal and/or HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules
Development experience using C, C++, Rust, and/or Python
Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level
Willingness to travel up to 10% as required

Preferred

Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent)
Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent)
Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer or equivalent)
Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, or equivalent)
Working experience with developing automated test cases in the unit testing, SIL, and/or HIL environment; Pytest, OpenHTF, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
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