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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 1 month ago

Controls Engineer, State Estimation

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$107K/yr - $134K/yr

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The State Estimation Engineer will collaborate with engineers to develop, analyze, and test real-time state estimation algorithms, contributing to the advancement of software-defined vehicles.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms on target hardware
Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements
Collaborate with integration engineers to test, validate, and debug estimation algorithms before deployment
Contribute to the automated testing framework for Unit, SIL, HIL, and cloud-based validation
Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimation solutions

Qualification

State estimation techniquesC/C++PythonClassical dynamicsGround-vehicle dynamicsReal-time embedded systemsSensor fusionModelingSimulationSoftware development processesHands-on engineering experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, observers)
Experience with classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
Understanding of ground-vehicle dynamics concepts, tire dynamics, understeer/oversteer
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python

Preferred

Hands-on engineering experience through internships, research, or personal projects
Familiarity with software development processes and relevant tools
Experience with real-time embedded systems, sensor fusion, or automotive applications
Masters or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage

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

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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