Systems Integration Engineer, Vehicle Platforms

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Palo Alto, CA

5h

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.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive or complex systems development.
• Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Good team player with great communication skills
• Proactively collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to solve vehicle-level integration problems.
• Flexibility to travel domestically/internationally (up to 25%).
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support program-level system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interaction between new hardware and existing software.
• Assist in the bring up of system and subsystem assets such as HILs, labcars, mules, and pre-production prototype vehicles.
• Integrate RivianVW’s next generation vehicle platforms into future Rivian and VW Brand vehicles.
• Develop, execute, and manage test plans for software readiness throughout development stages from early prototypes to SOP.
• Perform hands-on ad-hoc testing across various domains such as controls, connectivity, infotainment, and platform both pre and post merge.
• Debug, root cause, and triage complex issues across hardware, electrical, and software and drive the implementation of the solutions.
• Aid in the maintenance, validation, and delivery of software for system assets across the myriad of brands in various stages of development.

Benefits

• 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. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees