Sr. Autonomy Systems Validation Engineer - TAPG

Rivian • Wittmann, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is seeking a highly motivated Senior Autonomy Systems Validation Engineer to lead vehicle-level testing of ADAS, Autonomy, and Robotaxi technologies at its proving ground in Arizona. The role is part of the Autonomy Systems Validation team and works cross-functionally with Autonomy Systems, Integration, Development, and Functional Safety teams to validate software-driven, system-level vehicle requirements ahead of hardware and software releases and new product introductions.

The engineer plans and executes software feature testing, develops automated and simulation-based test methods that model real-world vehicle, environment, and user behavior, and investigates issues, analyzes data, and communicates results. The role also supports compliance with regulatory bodies and standards, including NCAP, FMVSS, and IIHS. Travel may be required up to 20%.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotaxis, Vehicle Testing, Vehicle Dynamics, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive architecture, electrical systems, communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and XCP, flashing and debugging tools, and data acquisition and logging systems.
• Experience with scripting and test automation, software integration and debugging, requirements definition, verification and validation, and the DVP process.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• BA/BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience with a strong technical foundation.
• Valid US driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADAS sensors and ground-truth equipment, such as radar, LiDAR, cameras, OXTS, DGPS, and VBOX.
• Experience with HIL/SIL environments, test benches, and simulation-based validation, including building or using in-house simulation infrastructure and synthetic or log-based scenario generation.
• Experience driving prototype vehicles, including limit driving, proving grounds, or autonomous safety-driver certification.
• Experience with relevant ADAS and Autonomy regulations, certifications, and functional safety standards, including US NCAP, EU NCAP, IIHS, FMVSS, UN ECE, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, UN R171, and Automotive SPICE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive vehicle software feature data collection, development, validation, and regression strategies for ADAS, Autonomy, Robotaxi, Functional Safety, and SOTIF.
• Develop test metrics, infrastructure, and automation to improve test efficiency and precision.
• Identify, investigate, and root-cause software and hardware issues with domain experts, including implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze test data against internal requirements, generate reports, communicate results and issues, and recommend product improvements.
• Operate robotic test equipment, including driving robots, ADAS platforms, and targets, as part of a team, and ensure regulatory testing follows current and future requirements.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, bring-up, sensor calibration, software flashing, commissioning, and instrumentation and data logger installation and debugging.
• Drive and evaluate prototype software and competitor vehicles, subjectively and objectively, at test facilities and on public roads.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian's Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility
• Annual performance bonus and equity awards may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior