Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago
Sr. Systems Engineer, ADAS Control
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a vision for automotive’s next chapter. They are seeking a highly skilled ADAS Controls Systems Engineer to design and validate core control systems for next-generation driver-assistance features, playing a key role in a dynamic team that shapes autonomous motion controls.
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Responsibilities
Author, analyze, and manage system and software requirements for ADAS longitudinal and lateral motion control features
Decompose high-level feature requirements into precise, verifiable engineering specifications for control algorithms, state machines, and system performance
Collaborate with HMI/UX, safety, and product teams to ensure a seamless and intuitive driver experience
Design and model robust control strategies for vehicle motion using techniques such as PID, LQR, and Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Develop state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters) for key vehicle states (vx ,ax ,ψ,ψ˙ )
Conduct simulations (SIL/HIL) in MATLAB/Simulink and other environments to tune and validate algorithm performance against requirements
Contribute to Functional Safety work products compliant with ISO 26262 guidelines
Work closely with the testing team to analyze data, debug issues, and iterate on designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
[3-5]+ years of experience in ADAS, robotics, or automotive controls development
Strong foundation in classical and modern control theory (e.g., stability analysis, state-space methods, MPC)
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow for modeling and simulation
Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics (longitudinal and lateral)
Experience with programming in Python / C / C++ / Rust
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, SysML/UML)
Experienced with Vector CAN tools
Experience with validation efforts at different test levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component, Vehicle)
Experience performing DFMEA and /or STPA
Excellent cause and effect analysis skills
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in applying AI/ML techniques to engineering workflows. Specific experience with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI is a major plus
Proven experience taking an ADAS feature from concept to production
Experience with ADAS Simulators (CARLA or proprietary tools) while integrating motion controls
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.
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity
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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