Sr. Vehicle Motion Controls Engineer jobs in United States
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Rivian · 1 month ago

Sr. Vehicle Motion Controls Engineer

positionUS-CA-Irvine
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$135K/yr - $169K/yr
date5+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies aims to set the standard for low-cost, high-performance Software-Defined Vehicles. They are seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Vehicle Motion Controls Engineer to develop the foundation of next-generation Autonomous Driving features, focusing on designing and implementing algorithms for trajectory tracking.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement trajectory-control algorithms in Embedded C for Autonomous Driving features
Collaborate with systems engineers to define feature-level requirements
Ensure seamless integration of trajectory control algorithms with vehicle motion-control and state estimation software stack
Work closely with test and integration engineers to fine-tune controller performance across multiple vehicle programs
Create and deploy test cases on various test automation platforms (data playback, SIL, HIL)
Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve vehicle dynamics simulation capabilities

Qualification

Trajectory control algorithmsEmbedded C/C++PythonFirmware developmentAutomotive data-logging toolsNon-linear controlOptimal controlTest automationCollaboration

Required

Minimum Master's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering or related fields, with prior coursework in non-linear control and/or optimal control
5+ years of experience with trajectory control algorithms in automotive, aerospace or related fields
Proficiency with Embedded C/C++ and Python
Proficient in firmware development processes and relevant tools (git, Gtest)
Experience with industry-standard automotive data-logging tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANape, Dewesoft or equivalent)

Benefits

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

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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
Plymouth, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

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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