Body Controls Engineer jobs in United States
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago

Body Controls Engineer

positionTustin, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$107K/yr - $134K/yr
date1+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing technology for electric vehicles. The Body Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing control systems for various vehicle functions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop control algorithms and write Embedded C code for vehicle features such as Lighting, Powered Closures, Seating, Accessory Devices, etc
Create test cases and test scripts for evaluating related features in Unit test, Software-in-the-loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments
Collaborate with other controls engineers to enhance or create a simulation model/platform for analyzing, optimizing, and troubleshooting various aspects of the vehicle
Conduct design reviews for new content and address software issues in vehicles/prototypes. Aid in integrating features into the controller code base
Test the developed software on the vehicle and assist in feature calibration
Design diagnostic interfaces for the controller
Work within cross-functional teams to resolve controls-related challenges
Contribute to designing an exceptional engineering initiative aimed at elevating electric vehicles to new levels of sophistication

Qualification

Embedded CAutomotive control systemsC/C++PythonMatlab/Simulink/StateflowCreativity in designManual fabrication skillsCross-functional collaborationCommunication abilities

Required

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related fields
At least 1 year of experience with automotive control systems
At least 1 year of experience writing Embedded C code
Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python
Familiarity with model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated creativity in design work along with manual fabrication skills and excellent communication abilities
Willingness to travel up to 20% as required

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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
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