About Rivian:
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, setup and execute vehicle testing including performance, durability, and fleet validation tests according to the vehicle and component DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report)
- Perform data analysis, control system data collection and calibration
- Diagnose vehicle hardware and software defects on engineering fleet vehicles and communicate findings to stakeholders (Reading DTCs, CAN signal analysis, ECU interface knowledge)
- Develop test methodology for, and oversee execution of component level, system level, and vehicle level test programs
- Transform high level observations into defined problem statements and execute investigations of product or process defects
- Create test documentation including test instructions, specifications, drawings and verification plans in a clear and concisely manner
- Support test trips from development teams taking place in Europe
- Ensure vehicle instrumentation is installed correctly and reporting accurately (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, and load transducers)
- Drive prototype vehicles in both public road and closed course environments to objectively and subjectively evaluate performance
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering: Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar field
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, vehicle systems, vehicle testing standards, and automotive testing instrumentation
- Strong data analysis and reporting experience
- Experience with CAN analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer/ INCA etc.
- Experience with flashing ECUs or proprietary tools
- Ability to read wiring diagrams
- Experience driving prototype vehicles (Previous vehicle limit driving experience and certification is a plus)
- Experience with any of the following is a bonus: JAMA/JIRA/Confluence, GIT, Python/C (or other programming experience), ECU Calibration (Vector CANape, INCA)
- Experience with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is a plus
- Experience with EU Regulatory requirements, Homologation testing, and Certification is a plus
- Language skills: English is a must, German highly appreciated
- Business travel required, occasionally with limited notice
Company Statements:
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.
Rivian 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.
Rivian 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 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