Vehicle Controls Systems Test Architect

About Us:

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.

Responsibilities:

Manage testing of Propulsion & Dynamics features relating to state estimation, selectable drive modes, chassis controls, torque vectoring, traction control, and others.

Serve as a quality checkpoint for all Propulsion & Dynamics systems testing at all test levels (vehicle, subsystem, ECU hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and others). Ensure all test suites are complete, comprehensive, correct, and optimized.

Support systems test development for other Vehicle Controls domains as necessary.

Manage regression test failures by highlighting potential bugs to the development team and supporting the test automation team with simulation requirements.

Interface with systems engineers to ensure proper traceability between feature requirements and test cases.

Audit feature requirements, systems engineering work products, and software components to identify and fill gap areas in test coverage.

Support test-driven development of new features by creating and/or reviewing tests that must pass prior to code merge

Lead trouble shooting with exceptional sense of quality and in-depth root cause analysis

Support test coverage over Functional Safety software requirements in compliance with ISO 26262 standard guidelines.  

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical/mechanical/automotive/controls engineering or equivalent 3+ years of engineering experience with a focus on systems engineering, software testing, and/or automotive engineering 

Experience building systems test plans utilizing various levels of test assets for continuous verification & validation of integrated hardware-software products

Strong understanding of requirements traceability and test quality

Experience with or willingness to learn test scripting with Pytest

Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

Passion to create the next best adventure vehicle  

Understanding of industry guideline processes applied to safety critical

automotive systems (ISO 26262).  

Good team player with great communication skills

Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it

Requirement management tool experience (such as DOORS or Jama)

Skilled in Python and one or more of: C / C++ / Matlab / Simulink /MBSE

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 135,000 - 168,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

Company Statements:

Equal OpportunityRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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