Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Electronics Validation Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expRivian is a company focused on electric vehicles and technology, and they are seeking a Sr. Electronics Validation Engineer. This role involves functional validation and testing of electronic control units for vehicles, ensuring they meet design and reliability standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop detailed design verification and validation test plans for all phases of ECU programs with input from reliability and design teams
Lead the execution of validation test plans according to project milestones (DVP&R, PVP&R) to ensure the reliability of the design for mass production
Own test coverage reports and analysis
Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and their testability
Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
Plan and lead technicians during the durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for component-level testing of ECUs
Coordinate test resources and own validation schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams
Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during validation cycles by leveraging data analysis to identify and address underlying issues
Qualification
Required
BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
Hands-on experience in design verification and validation testing
Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc
Experience using thermal chambers and vibration tables
Experience in data analysis and report generation using Python
Preferred
Experience using SQL
Experience in Databricks or similar environment
Experience with automated test equipment
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.
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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