Vehicle Test Technician

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated technically-minded individual to support vehicle-level testing of our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (Autonomy) features. The Vehicle Test Technician will join Rivian’s Autonomy Systems Validation team, working cross-functionally with engineers and technicians. They will be responsible for in-vehicle testing and data acquisition, test vehicle instrumentation and bring-up, robotic platform upkeep and robot operations, assisting validation engineers with ADAS and Functional Safety vehicle testing on track.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing vehicles for testing, including flashing software, instrumentation installation, and troubleshooting of data loggers, test equipment, and ADAS test robots.
• Support validation engineers with vehicle tests and data capture to evaluate prototype vehicles and systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test vehicle and robot hardware and software, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Assist senior technicians with the design, build, and modification of vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition systems as needed.
• Document setup, troubleshooting, and test results, communicate issues, and propose improvements.
• Manage inventory and liaise with suppliers, test labs, and proving grounds as needed.
• Fabricate, modify, or repair test equipment, brackets, mounts, and hardware as needed.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience operating, instrumenting, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced electronics, mechatronics, robotics, or vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with in-vehicle data acquisition and logging systems.
• Experience with ground truth equipment (Oxford OXTS, Novatel, dGPS, Racelogic VBOX).
• Understanding of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, Flexray, XCP, Ethernet, LIN) and relevant debug tools (Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, Python, etc.).
• Experience flashing and debugging vehicle systems.
• Excellent technical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• CAD, 3D printing, welding, machining, electronics, and wiring harness repair skills are desirable but not essential.
• Experience with steering, braking, and acceleration robots, robot test targets, tow targets (Moshon, AB Dynamics, 4A, Messring, Humanetics), a plus.
• Experience with ADAS, autonomous vehicles, functional safety, regulatory testing, vehicle dynamics, or a related field (e.g., US NCAP, EU NCAP, IIHS, ISO26262/IEC61508, Automotive SPICE), a plus.
• Experience driving prototype vehicles, including proving grounds, a plus.
• An associate degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, or a similar technical discipline, a plus.

Requirements

• Valid US driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle.
• Minimum age of 21.
• No driving-related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period).
• No drug or alcohol-related driving incidents in the last 3 years.
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years.

Pay

The Hourly Pay range for this role is $32.54 - $40.67 for Arizona based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.