Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Software Validation and HIL Engineer, Power Electronics
US-CA-Torrance
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on developing innovative power conversion systems for automotive and energy applications. The role involves leading the design, development, and maintenance of Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development platforms, collaborating with teams to ensure effective testing and validation of power electronics software.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
HIL Model Setup: Design and build HIL environments that accurately represent the real-world behavior of our power electronics products
Test Case Development: Develop comprehensive test cases that cover a wide range of operating conditions, fault scenarios, and functional safety requirements
Test Execution and Analysis: Execute HIL tests, collect and analyze data, identify and document issues, and provide clear and concise reports to development teams. Automation of regression tests execution at different stages of software development cycles and its integration with CI/CD workflow/pipelines
Software Validation: Collaborate with controls and software engineers to validate the functionality, performance, and safety of power electronics software and control algorithms
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Assist in troubleshooting and debugging issues identified during HIL testing, working closely with hardware and software teams to resolve problems. Triage and debug the failed test cases between HIL related failures and software bugs
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of HIL models, testing processes, tools, and methodologies
Documentation: Maintain clear and detailed documentation of test setups, test cases, test results, and any issues encountered. Manage the traceability of test coverage from requirements to validation at different granularity levels of requirements on the HIL with growing SW maturity levels. Report on the test coverage improvements to the team regularly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
5+ years of experience with HIL specification, design, and implementation
5+ years of experience with test case design, automation, and execution
Deep knowledge of HIL and real-time testing software tools such as Typhoon, NI, OPAL-RT dSPACE, or similar
Ability to optimize software build and test workflow using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Unix shell
Ability to develop tests cases from bare minimum or ambiguous requirements
Practical experience programming in Python and C
Experience with Py-Test in developing modular and scalable software Test and automation infrastructure for Embedded and real-time control applications
Experience with flash tools and software release pipelines
Experience with developing, integrating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines into test and automation infrastructure for a code base with many users
Experience with automation and build tools (Bazel, Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
Hands-on experience in using test equipment and validation tools (CANalyzer, CANape or similar XCP/CCP interface tools, JTAG/DAP interface debuggers)
Comfortable with using schematics and layout files to understand design information
Comfortable with using oscilloscope and basic probing tools for debugging purposes
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
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 effective 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
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
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Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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