Staff Thermal Controls Test and Integration 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.

We are currently looking for a skilled and driven Controls Test and Integration Engineer to become part of our Thermal Control Software Development team. This team is dedicated to creating state-of-the-art software for thermal controls in automotive vehicles including refrigeration, coolant, and HVAC systems. The perfect candidate will possess a solid foundation in software integration and vehicle integration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Leadership: Lead requirements and test coverage development across virtual and physical assets including but not limited to SIL, HIL, and vehicles

- Track feature maturity through test coverage across unit testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and vehicle level test assets

- Design and document detailed test cases and scripts for validating feature functionality in SIL and HIL environments

- Design and document test cases at system and vehicle levels based on system and software requirements

- Gather data from communication systems commonly used in embedded systems like CAN and Ethernet as well as from vehicle telemetry stored in the cloud

- Work with firmware developers and systems engineers to diagnose issues and drive resolution

- Test and calibrate thermal management features for cabin HVAC, refrigeration systems, and coolant systems to achieve attributes targets including performance, range, NVH, and cabin comfort

- Plan and coordinate test assets to characterize and validate software functionality

- Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives

- Collaborate with software and hardware systems engineers to develop and refine requirements focusing on testability and scalability across different thermal system configurations

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering

- 5+ years of experience working with control systems – automotive or aerospace experience preferred

- Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and/or Python

- Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent) preferred

- Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent) preferred

- Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer or equivalent) preferred

- Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, or equivalent) preferred

- Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level

- Working experience with developing automated test cases in the unit testing, SIL, and/or HIL environment; Pytest, OpenHTF, or equivalent experience preferred

- Experience with electrical and communication system integration for system level and vehicle level test assets preferred

- Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer and thermodynamics

- Familiar with thermal and HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules

- Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as required

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 characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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