Rivian · 2 months ago
Thermal Systems Test and Integration Engineer
Irvine, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on addressing challenges in electric vehicles through innovative technology. The Thermal Systems Test and Integration Engineer will collaborate with software developers, lead diagnostic efforts for field issues, and define test cases for new vehicle features.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with software developers to integrate new software features at the vehicle level
Lead efforts to diagnose field issues and work cross functionally with various teams to drive resolutions
Define and execute vehicle test cases for new features
Creating test scripts for post processing vehicle data
Gather data from communication systems commonly used in embedded systems like CAN and Ethernet as well as from vehicle telemetry stored in the cloud
Track feature maturity and develop comprehensive catalog of regression test cases to ensure quality of released software
Root-cause bugs identified during test and integration; propose robust solutions to address issues identified
Bring up software to support new vehicle programs
Qualification
Required
A degree in either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering
Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer, PCAN or equivalent)
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems
Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape or equivalent)
Experience coding in Python and C/C++
Ability to thrive under pressure and apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results
Good team player with excellent communication skills
Preferred
3+ years of experience working with control systems – automotive or aerospace experience preferred
Familiar with EV subsystems especially Thermal Management System
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey 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
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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