Diagnostic System Test and Integration Engineer - Rivian and VW Group Technology

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.

This role is a critical piece of our overall success.  The Diagnostic System Test and Integration Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end testing and integration of all diagnostic software for specific sub-systems in the vehicle to ensure a robust, reliable vehicle diagnostic system.  You will work directly with associated diagnostic system development engineers within onboard diagnostics and enhanced diagnostics across the complete diagnostic feature development process, continually pushing the boundaries to leverage automation across every step of feature development and integration.

• Responsible for full test coverage of new diagnostic features including:
  • Identification, derivation/definition, and documentation of all test cases in correspondice with originiating requirements across the diagnostic system (OBD and Enhanced Diagnostics), and across all levels of testing (sub-system to vehicle-level; white box to black box).
  • Execution of all test cases in concert with feature development and integration.
  • Integration of all test cases into an automated means for robust regression testing and initial feature development (including development, implementation, and upkeep of HiL test cases).
• Responsible for integration of new diagnostic features including development software testing and iteration; bug finding, root causing, and fixing, in collaboration with diagnostic system development engineers and software developers; and MR reviews.
• Execute vehicle-level testing of the onboard diagnostic system and enhanced diagnostic system across the program lifecycle (i.e., in developmen; as regression within software release cycles; and in verification testing for evaluation of the production vehicles’ diagnostic system performance).
• Work with the diagnostic system development, calibration, and automation engineers to identify necessary testing and validation activities, and to synergize on overall feature development.
• Identify, develop, and implement methods to automate and streamline testing in collaboration with the Diagnostic Automation Team.
• Work with sub-system and component-level test teams to ensure appropriate test coverage exists (e.g., at HiL and SiL levels), and to ensure comprehensive test coverage in development and regression testing.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and root cause diagnostic related problems at the assembly plant and in the field.
• Support testing at the assembly plant and environmental test trips (e.g., hot weather, cold weather).

• BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Software related discipline).
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in an engineering role (level negotiable based on experience).
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in vehicle testing related to diagnostics and/or functional safety.
• Technical understanding of electric vehicle architecture.
• Ability to work hands-on with electromechanical (vehicle) systems.
• Effective at troubleshooting and root causing issues in complex systems.
• Familiarity with C, Python, and Git.
• Familiarity with traditional vehicle test tools (e.g., Vector, ETAS, Softing, Peak).
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, ETH, LIN, DoCAN, DoIP, XCP, etc.).
• Familiarity with requirements management tools is a plus (e.g., Jama, DOORs, CodeBeamer, etc.).
• Experience in OBDII, enhanced diagnostics, functional safety, and cyber security is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver technical projects.
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional disciplines, including external stakeholders.
• Think fast, prioritize, and make decisions that benefit Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies as a whole using a first principles approach.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian 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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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