Sr. Electronics Test Validation Engineer

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

In this role, you’ll work as an Electronics Test Validation Engineer and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to determine various testing activities. You’ll focus on defining test strategies, test plans, test cases, and overall component-level testing of our electronics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing activities for component-level testing of our Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with a primary focus on electrical stress testing.
• Develop detailed test plans for all phases of product testing, including test scripts and test fixtures, in collaboration with the HW/SW design team to support validation testing activities.
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
• Develop test strategy, test cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.
• Provide data analytics from tests conducted.
• Create test development schedules and test execution schedules.
• Investigate test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
• Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing, cost, or quality.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Rivian products.
• Collaborate with various design and engineering teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in testing automotive or aerospace/defense products.
• 3+ years of related experience working in the design and development of electronics products.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in laboratory testing and equipment: bench-level, thermal chambers, electrical, EMC, etc.
• Soldering and harness fabrication experience (preferred).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various software, electrical, and design teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in testing labs.
• Familiarity with industry electrical test standards such as ISO16750-2 and ISO21780.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication systems such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• LabVIEW, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills (preferred).
• Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies.
• Working knowledge of requirement management tools such as JIRA, Jama.
• Strong collaborative communication skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross-functional teams.

Pay

Compensation range: $98,500 - $135,400.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual company performance bonus program (payments are discretionary and depend on company results and plan terms).
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, wellbeing, and financial future, including:
  • Health coverage.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Time off.
  • Family planning programs.
• Offerings vary by country.