Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 day ago
System Integration Engineer, Vehicle Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of electric vehicles. The System Integration Engineer will play a crucial role in integrating and validating software systems throughout the vehicle development lifecycle, ensuring seamless feature integration and system stability.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, lab cars, and other system assets through all build phases, from early mules to production launch
Execute system-level integration test plans, developing scripts and tools to automate testing and data analysis
Triage, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex, system-level integration issues that span multiple ECUs and software domains
Implement and validate enabling features, such as OTA updates and vehicle sleep functions, to accelerate development and testing capabilities across the fleet
Provide technical analysis to support the prioritization of low-level foundational work versus high-level feature development based on program needs
Dive deep into unfamiliar ECU domains and software stacks to resolve integration blockers and ensure system stability
Analyze and report on component-level issues, clearly extrapolating the potential system-level risks to engineering leadership
Collaborate directly with architecture, platform, and application developers to define and resolve software dependencies
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive, complex sub-systems, or similar consumer electronics devices
Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems, with a working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Fluency with debugging communications issues involving Ethernet and CAN using industry standard tools
Understanding of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) software development models
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Team player with excellent communication skills
Passion to take software from development to a verified product
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-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
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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