Systems Integration Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

18d • $107,000 - $147,050

About The Position

As a Systems Integration Engineer on the Platform Integration team, you will integrate and validate software systems throughout the vehicle development lifecycle, from early prototypes through customer launch. You will connect hardware and software as zonal architectures and systems are integrated into future Rivian and Volkswagen Group vehicles. The role involves hands-on work and navigating unfamiliar technical problems, using system intuition to prioritize work, accelerate development, improve testing capabilities, and mitigate program risks. You will investigate unfamiliar technical domains and translate component-level issues into system-wide impacts.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in automotive, complex subsystems, or similar consumer electronics devices.
• Strong understanding of dependencies between electrical and mechanical systems, with working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Fluency in debugging Ethernet and CAN communication issues using industry-standard tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, lab cars, and other system assets through all build phases, from bench-level boards to early mules and production launch.
• Commission and bring up interconnected complex systems using hardware and software ranging from early-stage immaturity to post-production stability.
• Triage, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex system-level integration issues spanning multiple ECUs and software domains.
• Provide technical analysis to support prioritization of low-level foundational work versus high-level feature development based on program needs.
• Investigate unfamiliar ECU and vehicle subsystem domains and software stacks to resolve integration blockers and ensure system stability.
• Analyze and report component-level issues, clearly explaining potential system-level risks to engineering leadership.
• Collaborate directly with architecture, platform, and application developers to define and resolve software dependencies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for the annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and applicable plan terms and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

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