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Thermal Controls Test & Integration Engineer

Rivian

Thermal Controls Test & Integration Engineer

Rivian

Irvine, California

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On-site

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Full-time

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6mo ago

Compensation

$107,000 - $133,700

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Flexible Hours

Healthcare

401k

Equity

Unlimited Pto

Flexible Hours

Required Skills

Control systems

Firmware integration

Vehicle-level testing

Software debugging

Test case development

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

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 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.

Responsibilities 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 Plan and coordinate test assets to characterize and validate software functionality Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives Qualifications Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering 1+ years of experience working with control systems – automotive or aerospace experience preferred 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 Pay Disclosure

Salary: Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $107,000 - 133,700 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Total Rewards Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.

Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).

If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board (https://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com/).

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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.

If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”).

This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy.

Additionally, we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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 Plan and coordinate test assets to characterize and validate software functionality Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering 1+ years of experience working with control systems – automotive or aerospace experience preferred 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

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About Rivian

Rivian

Rivian

Public

Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009.

5,001-10,000

Employees

Irvine

Headquarters

$12B

Valuation

Reviews

4.2

25 reviews

Work Life Balance

3.8

Compensation

4.3

Culture

4.4

Career

4.5

Management

4.0

78%

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Pros

Cutting-edge technology stack and interesting technical challenges

Competitive compensation packages with equity

Strong engineering culture with focus on code quality

Cons

Organizational changes and restructuring can be disruptive

Work-life balance can be challenging during product launches

Some legacy systems that need modernization

Salary Ranges

30 data points

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Mid/L4 · Data Engineer II

1 reports

$152,100

total / year

Base

$117,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$152,100

$152,100

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

50%

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 50%

Negative 50%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Phone Screen

5

Technical Interview

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

System Design

Past Experience