Senior Controls Engineer, State Estimation

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.

About the role

As a Senior State Estimation Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop, analyze, and test real-time state estimation algorithms for electric vehicles. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you adapt quickly and enjoy solving challenging engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms on target hardware.
• Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements.
• Collaborate with integration engineers to test, validate, and debug estimation algorithms before deployment.
• Contribute to the automated testing framework for Unit, SIL, HIL, and cloud-based validation.
• Develop and maintain simulation models to validate estimation solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, observers).
• Experience with classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• Understanding of ground-vehicle dynamics concepts, tire dynamics, understeer/oversteer.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Hands-on engineering experience through internships, research, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with software development processes and relevant tools.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, sensor fusion, or automotive applications.
• Masters or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Pay

Compensation range: $135,100 – $185,800.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual company performance bonus program (payments are discretionary and depend on company results).
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs (offerings vary by country).