Vehicle Test Technician

Rivian•Wittmann, AZ

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About The Position

Rivian is seeking a technically minded Vehicle Test Technician to support vehicle-level testing of ADAS and Autonomy features. The technician will join the Autonomy Systems Validation team, working cross-functionally with engineers and technicians on in-vehicle testing and data acquisition, test vehicle instrumentation and bring-up, and robotic platform maintenance and operations. The role also supports validation engineers with on-track ADAS and Functional Safety vehicle testing. Candidates should have a background in vehicle testing, electronics, robotics, electric vehicle architecture, or light fabrication, and be organized, quick to learn, and committed to high-quality work in a changing environment. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating, instrumenting, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced electronics, mechatronics, robotics, or vehicle systems.
Hands-on experience with in-vehicle data acquisition and logging systems.
Experience with ground-truth equipment such as Oxford OXTS, Novatel, dGPS, or Racelogic VBOX.
Understanding of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols, including CAN, FlexRay, XCP, Ethernet, and LIN, and relevant debugging tools such as Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, or Python.
Experience flashing and debugging vehicle systems.
Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Valid U.S. driver's license in the state of residence where the employee will drive or operate a vehicle.
At least 21 years of age.
No driving-related license suspension or revocation within the last 3–5 years.
No drug- or alcohol-related driving incidents in the last 3 years.
No more than one serious moving violation in the last 3 years.
Subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record monitoring.

Nice To Haves

CAD, 3D printing, welding, machining, electronics, or wiring harness repair skills.
Experience with steering, braking, and acceleration robots, robot test targets, or tow targets such as Moshon, AB Dynamics, 4A, Messring, or Humanetics.
Experience with ADAS, autonomous vehicles, functional safety, regulatory testing, vehicle dynamics, or related fields, such as US NCAP, EU NCAP, IIHS, ISO 26262 / IEC 61508, or Automotive SPICE.
Experience driving prototype vehicles, including at proving grounds.
Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, or a similar technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicles for testing, including flashing software, installing instrumentation, and troubleshooting data loggers, test equipment, and ADAS test robots.
Support validation engineers with vehicle tests and data capture to evaluate prototype vehicles and systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot test vehicle and robot hardware and software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Assist senior technicians with the design, build, and modification of vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition systems.
Document setup, troubleshooting, and test results; communicate issues and propose improvements.
Manage inventory and liaise with suppliers, test labs, and proving grounds as needed.
Fabricate, modify, or repair test equipment, brackets, mounts, and hardware as needed.