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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago

Climate Control Systems Engineer

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$107K/yr - $134K/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Climate Control Systems Engineer will develop requirements for thermal management systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software implementation for climate control solutions.

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Responsibilities

Act as systems engineer to develop requirements and drive the development of software for automotive climate control system
Use modeling tools to model the thermodynamic behavior and human comfort aspects of an automotive HVAC system
Collaborate with hardware engineering to develop framework and requirements for control software development
Translate high-level feature requests into detailed controller software, sensor, and actuator requirements, driving implementation, testing, and release
Research and analyze various control algorithms; develop control-oriented simulation models to refine control strategies
Create and maintain system boundary diagrams, function allocation documents, state machines, sequence diagrams, and failure analysis

Qualification

MechanicalElectrical EngineeringControl systems fundamentalsAutomotive climate control systemsSoftware architecture toolsHeat transferThermodynamicsMATLAB/PythonC/C++Analytical skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS / MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in software architecture and requirement management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.)
Foundation in heat transfer and thermodynamics, with familiarity in heat exchangers, blowers, fans, air control valves and their subsystem interactions
Proficient in control systems fundamentals and their application to the thermal/ HVAC domain is required
Knowledge and experience in automotive or building climate control system and air flow controls development
Understanding of aspects of human thermal comfort and its application to controlling HVAC systems
Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets in MATLAB/Python; familiarity with C/C++ is a plus
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, engage in hands-on work, and manage open-ended projects in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments

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
web-link
https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

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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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