Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 weeks ago
Staff Controls Architect & Systems Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $209K/yr
7+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of electric vehicles. The Staff Controls Architect will provide technical guidance for complex vehicle control subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and mentoring engineers.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and development of advanced control systems for key vehicle functions (e.g., automotive lighting systems or ADAS motion controls)
Review and refine requirements, producing high-level functional specification designs to offer innovative control solutions
Derive Functional Requirements and Attributes top-down for sub-systems, components (Electrical and Software) using first principles approach
Contribute towards functional safety concepts (FuSa) compliant with ISO 26262 guidelines
Create and oversee the development and integration of vehicle control systems for vehicle features, including high and low voltage battery, thermal, body controls, and motion controls
Lead trouble-shooting issues with an exceptional sense of quality and in-depth root cause analyses
Oversee multiple complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications
Partner with multiple cross-functional stakeholders and excel at communicating technical, complex concepts clearly
Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency in C programming languages as well as Python
Understanding of critical safety standards such as ISO26262 compliance
Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication protocols
Develop and test scalable controls software
Experience with Microcontroller and PID (proportional-integral-derivative controller)
Preferred
7+ years of experience working with automotive control systems, with a proven track record of leading projects is preferred
Understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience performing DFMEA and /or STPA
Experience leveraging analytic tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer/CANape or similar automotive data/logging platforms) for large-scale data review
Experience troubleshooting complex field issues with developer-driven field data analytics
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
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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