Staff OBD System Development Engineer

About this role

ABOUT US

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.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

ROLE SUMMARY

This role will be the diagnostic system expert to one or more of the vehicle sub-systems to ensure appropriate requirements definition, software development, and implementation within that domain. You will work directly with that domain’s software development team to identify and integrate necessary diagnostic system coverage to support the needs of engineering, manufacturing and service. You will serve as the integrator between multiple stakeholder groups including software and hardware engineering, manufacturing, service, quality, reliability, functional safety, homologation, and the broader diagnostic development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as the “subject matter expert” within one or more vehicle sub-systems driving diagnostic system development of that domain’s onboard diagnostic (OBD) system.

- Serve as the primary interface between your domain’s software development team and diagnostic software, manufacturing, and service.

- Define diagnostic system coverage requirements for your sub-system based on stakeholder inputs, DFMEA and PFMEA.

- Develop diagnostic monitoring strategies for your domain including: detailed requirements definition, algorithm development, and architectural design.

- Work with your domain’s software development team to ensure correct implementation of all diagnostic system requirements.

- Ensure complete verification of requirements and architectural design to ensure correct system functionality.

- Organize feedback from the manufacturing plant, service, and engineering to facilitate continued diagnostic system improvement and drive the update of requirements and implementation.

- Support technical integration of your domain at the manufacturing plant as relates to the onboard diagnostic system.

- Perform above tasks in support of all programs currently in the field and in future development across all of Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' platforms.

- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

- BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software related discipline).

- 8+ years of experience in an engineering role (level negotiable based on experience).

- Experience in OBD II.

- Experience with Requirements Engineering, Systems Engineering, and E/E Architecture tasks.

- Technical understanding of electrical vehicle architecture.

- Hands-on working capability with electromechanical (vehicle) systems.

- Effective ability to troubleshoot and root cause complex systems.

- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CANFD, ETH, LIN, UART, SENT, etc.)

- Familiarity with all layers of diagnostic communication protocols (ISO-14229-x, SAE J1979-x, ISO-15031, ISO 15765-x, ISO 13400-x, etc.)

- Familiarity with diagnostic standards (SAE J2012, SAE J1979, SAE J1930, SAE J1962, SAE J1978, etc.)

- Familiarity with C and Python.

- Familiarity with Gitlab.

- Experience in security, functional safety, and telematics is a plus.

- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver technical projects.

- Ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional disciplines, including external stakeholders.

- Ability to think fast, prioritize, and make decisions that benefit Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies as a whole using a first principles approach.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

TOTAL REWARDS

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. 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.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.

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…