Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Test and Integration Engineer
Irvine, Orange County · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- 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.
- By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward.
- Validating them requires test solutions that span high-channel-count load emulation, cell simulation, precision instrumentation, embedded firmware, and high-volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of automated test solutions for zonal and BMS ECUs, from test requirements through deployment at RVTech labs and at contract manufacturers.
- Design and build automated test equipment for high-channel-count I/O: high-side drivers (HSD), low-side drivers, PWM and H-bridge outputs, analog and digital inputs, resistive/inductive/lamp load emulation, current sense verification, e-fuse and short-circuit protection behavior, wetting current, and open-load/over-current diagnostic feedback.
- Design and build automated test equipment for battery management functions: cell voltage measurement accuracy across temperature, cell balancing, pack current sensing and shunt calibration, daisy-chain cell monitoring links, etc.
- Provide system requirements to the software and hardware automation teams based on the specifications of a given ECU, including channel count and load budgets, switching topology, measurement uncertainty budgets, high-voltage safety architecture, and fixture design.
- Develop custom test sequences in Python following software engineering best practices and our standard automation framework, using AI coding agents to accelerate development while owning code quality, review, and validation.
- Build test solutions for reliability lab settings (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, life test, long-duration soak, power cycling) as well as high-volume manufacturing (cycle time, parallel test, station replication).
- Create well documented test cases, calibration procedures, and operating procedures for test systems, including high-voltage lockout/tagout and safe-work procedures where applicable.
- Lead the deployment process of test equipment using GR&R, CPK, stress test, and fault injection at contract manufacturers and at RVTech.
- We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly.
Requirements
- BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical, Electronics, or Power Electronics Engineering.
- 5+ years of relevant working experience designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics, with meaningful time spent on high-I/O, power switching, or battery management products.
- Hands-on experience testing at least one of: zonal/body controllers, power distribution or e-fuse modules, motor/actuator drivers, or battery management systems.
- Experience with battery cell simulation and emulation equipment (Chroma, Keysight, NI/Bloomy, or equivalent) and an understanding of the measurement accuracy and isolation challenges involved.
- Experience working in the automotive, industrial power, energy storage, semiconductor, or aerospace industries.
- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, SENT, etc.) and diagnostic protocols (UDS, XCP).
- Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C, etc.).
- Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment in manufacturing environments.
- Solid experience programming in Python.
Nice to have
- High-voltage safety training and hands-on experience working with HV battery systems (400V/900V), including HVIL, isolation monitoring, and contactor/pre-charge validation.
- Firmware or embedded development experience (C/C++), including production test modes and vendor toolchains.
- Experience designing custom PCBAs, load emulation boards, or high-current test fixtures.
- Experience with cell balancing characterization, SOC/SOH algorithm validation, or pack-level integration testing.
- Experience with databases and data management tools like SQL, Databricks, or Apache Superset.
Compensation
- $97k-$145k
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
- This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
- Learn more about our global benefit programs.
Company info
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter.
- The road to the future is uncharted.
- Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
- Role Summary
- In this role, you will be part of the team that develops automated test systems for RVTech's zonal controllers and battery management electronic control units (ECUs) - including zonal/body controllers, power distribution and e-fuse modules, battery management controllers, cell monitoring units, and battery junction boxes.
- These ECUs are defined by high-density I/O and power switching on the zonal side, and by precision measurement, high-voltage safety, and functional safety requirements on the BMS side.
- Our team's solutions include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical and power test hardware.
- These solutions get deployed internally within RVTech, at contract manufacturing facilities, and at the brand's vehicle factories.
- You will be an individual contributor with a multi-disciplinary role leading the implementation of vertical test solutions for design characterization, reliability, 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 through deployment and sustaining.
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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C, etc
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