Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Sr. RF Test and Integration Engineer

Palo Alto, Santa Clara County · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$117k-$176kDetected 57 days ago
PythonC++CSQLDatabricksLogisticsCorporate LawPCB DesignEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCTest Automation5G/LTECommunication

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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.
  • These ECUs integrate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, cellular (LTE/5G), UWB, NFC, and GNSS radios, and validating them requires test solutions that span RF instrumentation, shielded/OTA environments, embedded firmware, and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of automated RF test solutions for connectivity and vehicle access ECUs, from test requirements through deployment at Rivian labs and at contract manufacturers.
  • Design and build automated test equipment for wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, cellular (LTE/5G), UWB, NFC, and GNSS - including conducted and over-the-air (OTA) setups, shield boxes/chambers, RF switch matrices, and cabled path calibration.
  • Work with the RF, antenna, and electronics design teams to define test requirements and agree on testing strategies for TX power, EVM, sensitivity, spurious emissions, throughput, ranging accuracy, TTFF, and link robustness.
  • Provide system requirements to the software and hardware automation teams based on the specifications of a given RF ECU, including RF path budgets, calibration strategy, 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) as well as high-volume manufacturing (cycle time, parallel test, station replication).
  • Create well documented test cases, calibration procedures, and operating procedures for RF test systems.
  • Lead the deployment process of test equipment using GR&R, CPK, stress test, and fault injection at contract manufacturers and at Rivian.
  • 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 RF Engineering.
  • 5+ years of relevant working experience designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics, with meaningful time spent on RF/wireless products.
  • Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigate PCB layouts (including RF traces and antenna feeds), and understand manufacturer's product data sheets.
  • Experience working in the automotive, wireless/consumer electronics, semiconductor, or aerospace industries.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, etc.).
  • 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.
  • Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal generators, and multifunction DAQ devices.
  • Solid experience programming in Python.

Nice to have

  • Experience with UWB ranging accuracy characterization (FiRa/CCC digital key) and passive entry/passive start system testing.
  • Experience with carrier and regulatory certification programs (PTCRB, GCF, FCC/CE) and pre-scan testing.
  • Experience with GNSS multi-constellation testing, spoofing/jamming scenarios, and record-and-playback systems.
  • Firmware or embedded development experience (C/C++), including chipset RF test modes and vendor toolchains.
  • Experience designing custom PCBAs, RF fixtures, or antenna test jigs.
  • Experience with anechoic or reverberation chamber measurements and positioner automation.
  • Experience with databases and data management tools like SQL, Databricks, or Apache Superset.

Compensation

  • $117k-$176k

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 Rivian's RF-enabled electronic control units (ECUs) - including telematics control units, vehicle access and passive entry modules, connectivity gateways, and antenna modules.
  • Our team's solutions include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical and RF hardware.
  • These solutions get deployed internally within RV Tech, 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 RF 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 RF 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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