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Rivian · 1 day ago

UIUC Research Park Intern - Validation

positionChampaign, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$25/hr - $51/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a Validation Engineer Intern to join their Electrical Hardware Architecture team, where the intern will work on validating the next generation hardware platform to enhance vehicle performance and autonomous driving capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan
Use C/C++ software to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC boot sequence, peripheral interfaces
Generate test coverage reports
Build benchmark tools to evaluate performance of the hardware system, including throughput, latency, resource utilization, IO or compute frequency metrics
Document validation progress and results in Rivian’s tracking system, to maintain good traceability

Qualification

C/C++Embedded software developmentPythonSoC peripheral interfacesAnalytical skillsAMD Zynq FPGACamera data processingTeam playerWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering
Solid in C/C++ and scripting language (e.g., Python, Linux shell, etc)
Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a team player
Experience with courses or projects focusing on platform/embedded software development

Preferred

Prior experience in SoC peripheral interfaces like JTAG, I2C, UART, SPI, ethernet, DDR, PCIe is a plus
Prior experience in camera data processing like MIPI interfaces, ISP, video encoder is a plus
Prior experience in AMD Zynq FPGA Petalinux development is a plus

Benefits

Rivian provides robust wellness benefits
A medical insurance package for interns, 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

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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

Rivian 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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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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Recent News

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