Electronics Validation Engineer - Rivian and VW Group Technology

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.

Role Summary:

In this role, you’ll be part of the team responsible for functional validation and testing of Rivian and Volkswagen Group’s electronic control units (ECUs) including telematics, infotainment, battery management, ADAS, and zonal Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our team builds custom automated test solutions that include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical hardware. These solutions get deployed internally within Rivian and at external labs and contract manufacturing facilities.

 

You’ll be an individual contributor with a crucial role owning the verification and validation of vehicle electronics. You’ll work crossfunctionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet module-level requirements under environmental stress (thermal extremes, shock/vibe, humidity, fault injection, etc).

 

Responsibilities:

●      Develop detailed design verification and validation test plans for all phases of ECU programs with input from reliability and design teams

●      Lead the execution of validation test plans according to project milestones (DVP&R, PVP&R) to ensure the reliability of the design for mass production

●      Own test coverage reports and analysis

●      Perform bench validation & characterization at IC and PCBA levels

●      Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and their testability

●      Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs

●      Plan and lead technicians during the durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for component-level testing of ECUs

●      Coordinate test resources and own validation schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams

●      Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during validation cycles by leveraging data analysis to identify and address underlying issues

Qualifications:

●      BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field

●      7+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing

●      Hands-on experience in design verification and validation testing

●      Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc

●      Experience using thermal chambers and vibration tables

●      Experience in data analysis and report generation using Python

 

Nice To Have   

●      Experience using SQL

●      Experience in Databricks or similar environment

Experience with automated test equipment

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $135,800.00 - $168,800.00 (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.

Company Statements:

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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