Rivian · 1 month ago
Staff Automation Engineer (LabVIEW)
US-CA-Carson
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on sustainable transportation, and they are seeking a Staff Automation Engineer specializing in LabVIEW. The role involves enhancing automated station software, developing LabVIEW base software, and refining processes to reduce test engineering time during station commissioning.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop test automation applications in LabVIEW interfacing with National Instrument’s hardware
Develop data acquisition and analysis applications
Work closely with test engineer to ensure test equipment designs align with the software and hardware requirements
Identify, source and integrate off-the-shelf solutions
Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets
Collaborate with automation engineers to enhance existing LabVIEW software, expanding our reusable test framework and instrument libraries
Ability to utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and power meters
Ability to use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, hygrometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
Support technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing
Participate in design reviews, requirement reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs and Hazard Analyses
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years LabVIEW programming experience
Familiarity with LabVIEW Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and strategies for creating reusable code and frameworks
Experience with modular test instruments and National Instruments I/O Systems (PXI, cDAQ)
Experience testing automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
Knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, communication, and bus protocols (RS232, CAN, GPIB, Ethernet, USB)
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
Preferred
CLA or CLD certification a plus
Benefits
Rivian 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 adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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
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$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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Chief Executive Officer
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