Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 days ago
Staff Integration Engineer, Systems Test and Integration
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $214K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Staff Integration Engineer will lead the integration of body controls and mobile applications for next-generation VW electric vehicles, ensuring functionality and performance through hands-on testing and collaboration with various engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead vehicle level integration activities for user facing features such as Body Controls, Mobile App, and user modes on VW vehicles
Develop and execute vehicle integration plans related to vehicle features while keeping track of overall program milestones and delivery objectives
Perform hands on testing of new features, requirement implementations, and bug fixes
Think outside the box to identify feature vulnerabilities and improve robustness
Identify, document and highlight cross-functional gaps and dependencies
Proactively work towards creative solutions to resolve integration issues and ensure vehicle functionality
Deep-dive into vehicle log data and source code if required to root-cause system-level issues and facilitate rapid issue resolution in collaboration with domain experts
Support systems engineering activities including interface definition, development and functional testing in coordination with various vehicle-level systems
Develop and execute test plans and automation for functional verification
Perform analysis of vehicle data to develop insightful KPIs to verify the performance, requirements, and safety of features
Qualification
Required
B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems
Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration
Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems
Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures
Flexibility to travel domestically/internationally (up to 25%)
Clean driving record
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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