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Sr. Systems Engineer - Requirements Process

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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 We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Requirements Process Engineer to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing robust requirement management processes across our organization and with our partner brands. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for requirement decomposition, allocation, and sharing, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across all vehicle development stages. This is a mid-level position reporting to the Sr. Manager of Process, Methods and Tools, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of electric mobility. This role is located at our Irvine, California Office and reports directly into the Sr. Manager, Process, Tools and Methods. Responsibilities Process Development & Implementation: Develop and document comprehensive requirement management processes, including decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change management across our requirements tool and integrated tools. Establish standardized methodologies and tools for requirement gathering, analysis, and validation. Help ensure we maintain a robust requirement database and ensure data integrity. Define and implement workflows for requirement sharing and collaboration across internal teams and external partners. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with systems engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirement definitions and interpretations. Facilitate requirement reviews and workshops to ensure clarity and completeness. Work with partner brands to facilitate sharing of requirements, and ensure alignment. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices. Monitor and analyze requirement-related metrics to track process effectiveness. Stay up-to-date with industry standards and emerging technologies related to requirement management. Create and maintain training documentation for the requirement process. Tool Management: Assist in the selection, deployment, and administration of requirement management tools Provide user support and training for requirement management tools. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on requirement management. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies. Experience with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama Connect, Polarion). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience with automotive or electric vehicle systems is a plus. Experience in cross company collaboration is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262). Familiarity with agile development methodologies. Experience with model based systems engineering (MBSE). Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: 98,500 to 123,100 (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. 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 [email protected]. 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. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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