Staff Hardware Regulatory Compliance Engineering Program Manager

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Palo Alto, CA

7h

About The Position

Rivian 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.

As a Hardware Regulatory Compliance Engineering Program Manager, you are experienced in Radio Frequency (RF), ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and product certification processes. You possess a deep understanding of North American and Global standards and compliance requirements, and how to navigate the evolving world of country-based and industry regulations. You will collaborate with a skilled cross-disciplinary team to develop certification strategies and drive them from concept to test execution and through regulatory approvals, leading the team through global scaling required with our program portfolio. Working hand-in-hand with internal interdisciplinary teams and brand partners, you will drive the scope, schedule, internal and external resources through compliance requirements and testing. Your proactive nature, deep problem solving skills, and ability to excel in a collaborative peer environment are what will make the team a success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in RF/Microwave Design, Electromagnetics, Antenna, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless regulatory compliance, testing, and certifications.
• 5+ years of experience with wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, WWAN (GSM/WCDMA/LTE/5G), and others.
• 5+ years of experience with launching mass-produced consumer and/or automotive electronics.
• 5+ years of experience in homologations for international countries, obtaining various industry certifications (e.g., BT SIG, WFA, etc.) and carrier certification
• Strong leadership skills in driving certification labs, effectively prioritizing testing plans, and achieving deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to think strategically and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
• Experience with Atlassian-based applications, including Jira and Confluence
• Passionate about process improvement and developing strong cross-functional relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience in test setup with signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, call box, semi-anechoic chambers, OTA chamber, and others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with EMC/RF engineering team to scope and analyze regulatory and industry compliance requirements; gather, document and track brand partner requirements above and beyond industry standards.
• Plan and direct compliance testing of hardware platforms, devices, and accessories with external 3rd party test labs and internal test assets, supporting both physical asset and team resource management.
• Track test set up requirements and readiness across chamber availability, testers, peripheral device availability and software.
• Coordinate with a wide cross-functional network of software TPMs and engineers, module TPMs, brand partners, and design engineering teams to gather requirements, cascade requirements and integrate regulatory testing timelines into the overall program plan.
• Proactively communicate EMC/RF/Safety/Cybersecurity compliance strategy, execution status and risks; deliver concise and informative compliance updates to hardware, software and program leadership.
• Drive cross-functional debug on testing issues with structured problem solving frameworks; prioritize test plans across platforms and hardware based on critical path assessments.
• Develop new processes, workflows and documentation strategies to meet RVT’s program portfolio growth and breadth

Benefits

• Rivian 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
• Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
• In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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