Rivian · 1 month ago
HIL Automation Engineer
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$98K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is continuing to support new product launches and manufacturing capabilities. The HIL Automation Engineer will drive the execution of vehicle software integration and testing, ensuring the successful launch of new vehicles and efficiency improvements across the organization.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive end to end execution of vehicle software bring up; taking on integration, testing, issue escalation, resolution, and complete software testing and trials
Develop tools, standards, and test procedures to thoroughly test vehicle software and integration with factory systems
Working with stakeholders in vehicle and factory software teams to arbitrate discussion, development, and issue resolution
Defining and driving development of new Software and Hardware in-loop test cases
Drive important metrics for vehicle software test coverage and issue reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science/Engineering
2+ years of experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed software systems
Knowledge of software release and build processes. (Agile, git/svn, gitlab, jenkins, groovy)
Experience writing test cases, unit testing, and integration/system testing (SIL/HIL)
Experience working with test tools and software such as NI TestStand. LabView, Test Automation Software, PyTest, GoogleTest, Pickering, GoTest, etc
Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Golang/Python/Qt
Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP)
Experience developing or integrating network attached systems (Telematics, Linux, TCP/IP, HTTP)
Strong development and test skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Preferred
Experience working with manufacturing teams or in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Agricultural, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing)
Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices
Experience with data reporting tools (Hex, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, R)
Experience with networking tools (Putty, Vector tools, SSH/SCP, Git, Wireshark)
Experience with messaging strategies (MQTT, NATS, UDP/TCP, API design)
Experience with remotely connected systems (SSH, SCP, RDP, IPv4/6)
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
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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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