Vehicle Control Test & Validation Engineer in Irvine, CA

Job title: Vehicle Control Test & Validation Engineer in Irvine, CA at Rivian

Company: Rivian

Job description: Job Description:About UsRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role SummaryWe’re seeking a Vehicle Controls Test & Validation Engineer to lead integration and testing of vehicle control features with a focus on functional safety. You’ll own test planning and execution across SIL, HIL, and in-vehicle environments, ensuring full coverage of safety requirements. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, test automation, and active participation in design reviews and fault analysis.
Responsibilities

• Work alongside feature champion(s) to develop integration and test plans for vehicle control features, focusing on propulsion/dynamics/suspension safety and infotainment.


• Work with test engineers to ensure full test coverage is defined and implemented.


• Work with the calibration engineers to identify necessary testing and validation activities.


• Determine and assemble test specific setup requirements to perform verification/validation on the vehicle platform.


• Work closely with the software and hardware engineering project teams to understand requirements.


• Work with functional safety engineers to develop test plans and validation criteria as per ISO 26262.


• Execute in-vehicle-level testing across the program lifecycle (i.e., in development of vehicle control features; as regression within software release cycles; and fault injection testing).


• Identify, develop, and implement methods to automate and streamline testing.


• Work with sub-system and component-level test teams to ensure appropriate test coverage exists (e.g., at HIL and SIL levels).


• Participate and represent the team in the safety architecture and design reviews for vehicle features, FMEAs and impact analysis hosted by various stakeholders.


• Document and track issues as appropriate and participate in triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering. MS degree is preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience developing SIL, HIL, or vehicle level test cases for vehicle control software features and regression tests.


• Experience in vehicle testing related to diagnostics and/or functional safety.


• Experience in Python programming. C/C+ is desired.


• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA, Doors, etc.), issue tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla, etc.), SW version control tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, SVN, etc.) preferred.


• Technical understanding of electric vehicle architecture.


• Effective at troubleshooting and root causing issues in complex systems.


• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, ETH, LIN, etc.).


• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional disciplines.

Pay DisclosurePay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $88,700 - 111,900 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides 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.Equal OpportunityRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .Candidate Data PrivacyRivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.Please see our and for more information.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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Location: Irvine, CA

Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:20:48 GMT

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