Job Description

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary In this role, you will be part of the team that develops automated test systems for Rivian’s electronic control units (ECUs) including Level 3+ ADAS, telematics, infotainment, battery management, and vehicle control systems. Our team’s solutions include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical hardware. These solutions get deployed internally within Rivian, at contract manufacturing facilities, and at our factory in Normal. You will be an individual contributor with a multi-disciplinary role leading the implementation of vertical test solutions for ECUs for design characterization, validation, and manufacturing. The primary responsibility of this role is to own the technical aspects of one or more test automation projects, from requirements gathering to successful deployment and maintenance. Responsibilities Lead projects that track the develop of automated test solutions for ECUs, from test requirements to deployment. Work with the electronics design teams to define test requirements and agree on testing strategies. Provide system requirements to the software and hardware automation teams, based on the specifications of a given ECU. Develop custom test sequences in Python following software engineering best practices and our standard automation framework. Create well documented test cases and operating procedures for test systems. Lead the deployment process of test equipment using GR&R, CPK, stress test, fault injection, etc., at contract manufacturers and at Rivian Work with validation, reliability, EMC, and product launch teams to ensure that the test solutions meet their requirements. 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 with automated test equipment ● Experience using SQL ● Experience in Databricks or similar environment Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $149,700.00 - $198,320.00 (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. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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