Charging Interoperability Test and Integration Engineer

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 seeking a Test & Integration Engineer that will be essential to support the in-house charging stack development, focusing on the integration and validation of the V2G software stack, as well as the MSP charging performance evaluation.

Additionally, the role will address vehicle-focused interoperability analysis and coordination with the Rivian Adventure Network HIL/System teams, ensuring comprehensive testing and development efforts for conformance tests.

• Design and document test cases at the system and vehicle level based on functional and software requirements
• Plan and execute charging interoperability tests and work with cross functional teams for data analysis
• Work with test & integration as well as systems engineers to diagnose field charging issues and drive resolution.
• Manage and execute vehicle tests for HV charging features and performance improvements
• Plan and coordinate test assets to characterize and validate software functionality
• Track feature maturity through test coverage across unit testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and vehicle level test assets
• Develop detailed test cases and scripts for validating feature functionality in SIL and HIL environments
• Gather data from communication systems commonly used in embedded systems like CAN and Ethernet as well as from vehicle telemetry stored in the cloud
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives
• Support data analysis and KPI tracking for fleet charging performance to feed improvements into the development process.

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering 
• 3+ years of experience working with control systems – automotive or aerospace experience preferred 
• Working experience with charging standards (J1772, DIN 70121 and ISO 15118) preferred but not required
• Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent) 
• Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent)
• Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer, PCAN or equivalent)
• Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape or equivalent)
• 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
• Familiar with fundamental knowledge of EV electrical architecture and/or charging.
• Familiar with EV subsystems especially Battery Management System and Thermal Management System.
• Willingness to be hands-on with vehicle tests and travel up to 50% of the time as required 

Salary Range for Irvine applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 USD.

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

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.

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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. 

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