Rivian · 3 months ago
Controls Test & Integration Engineer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$116K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology. They are seeking a dedicated Controls Test and Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and rigorously test control systems for critical vehicle features related to energy storage and thermal management systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning, development, and execution reporting for comprehensive testing of vehicle, HV, and thermal assets related to energy storage & distribution and thermal features. This includes:
Architecting and developing robust test plans with clearly defined test & validation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure seamless end-to-end integration of cross-functional features for energy storage, distribution, and thermal control systems (e.g., HV power moding, range and efficiency, charging, and pack thermal conditioning)
Strategically allocating tests across various physical assets (e.g., lab cars, HV benches, full vehicles) based on thorough test coverage requirements and cost-effectiveness
Executing tests and conducting in-depth, feature-level analysis based on test engineering data, proactively identifying gaps in both implementation and design
Leading the execution of vehicle and HV asset regression testing for critical release candidates
Conducting thorough deep dives into new and complex failures in collaboration with developers and systems engineers to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technical aspects and collaboratively establish robust and timely resolution timelines
Systematically tracking, prioritizing, and driving the resolution of software quality gaps, providing clear, actionable, and data-driven metrics per OTA release to inform critical decisions
Providing key technical input and actively contributing to the critical sign-off process for embedded software quality during vehicle and HV asset testing, ensuring strict adherence to established quality and safety standards
Leveraging automation tools to streamline workflows by automating the post-processing of physical asset test results and the efficient generation of comprehensive reports
Presenting clear, concise, and data-backed software quality status updates for vehicle and HV asset test and integration, progress on key roadmap items, and potential risks to leadership for every critical software sign-off
Playing a key role in defining relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for insightful fleet data analysis of energy storage & distribution and thermal features, and rigorously qualifying software releases against defined release milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
Strong understanding of fundamental control theory principles and algorithm design methodologies, including compensator design and closed-loop controller tuning
Solid and demonstrable knowledge of battery management systems, energy management strategies, charging technologies, and automotive/EV thermal controls at both the comprehensive systems and detailed software integration levels
Working familiarity with software development programming languages relevant to embedded systems (e.g., C, C++, Rust, and/or Python)
Proven track record in software integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing methodologies, and/or effective software debugging at the feature level
Experience utilizing requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, Doors) for traceability and verification
Experience utilizing issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira) for efficient defect management and resolution
Hands-on experience with communication bus monitoring tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer) for effective system analysis
Practical experience with software calibration tools (e.g., Vector CANape, ETAS INCA) for parameter optimization
Strong validation-driven mindset with a clear focus on achieving comprehensive test coverage across a diverse range of test assets (automated virtual software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, lab car, HV assets, and full vehicle)
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely report findings to leadership and collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed to support testing activities
Preferred
Minimum 3 years of proven experience in controls development, integration, or calibration within the automotive or aerospace industries (preferred)
Previous HV Safety training and certification for working with high voltage energy systems is a plus
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
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
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