Sr. RF Test and Integration Engineer

The role

You will lead the technical implementation of vertical RF test solutions for design characterization, reliability, validation, and manufacturing. This involves developing automated test systems for RF-enabled electronic control units including telematics, vehicle access, and connectivity modules.

What you will do

• Lead development of automated RF test solutions for connectivity and vehicle access ECUs
• Design and build automated test equipment for wireless technologies
• Work with RF, antenna, and electronics design teams to define test requirements and strategies
• Provide system requirements to software and hardware automation teams
• Develop custom test sequences in Python
• Integrate firmware, hardware, and software end-to-end
• Build test solutions for reliability lab settings and high-volume manufacturing
• Create documented test cases, calibration procedures, and operating procedures
• Lead the deployment process of test equipment at contract manufacturers and Rivian
• Work with validation, reliability, EMC, regulatory, and product launch teams

Required qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical, Electronics, or RF Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant working experience designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics
• Hands-on experience testing two or more of: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, cellular (LTE/5G), UWB, NFC, GNSS
• Experience with RF test instrumentation such as vector signal analyzers/generators, wireless connectivity testers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, GNSS simulators, power meters, programmable attenuators, an
• Practical understanding of RF fundamentals: path loss and cable/fixture calibration, VSWR and return loss, shielding and isolation, de-embedding, and conducted vs. OTA measurement tradeoffs
• Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigate PCB layouts, and understand manufacturer's product data sheets
• Experience working in the automotive, wireless/consumer electronics, semiconductor, or aerospace industries
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, etc.)
• Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment in manufacturing environments
• Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal generators, and multifunction DAQ devices
• Solid experience programming in Python

Nice to have

• Experience with UWB ranging accuracy characterization (FiRa/CCC digital key) and passive entry/passive start system testing
• Experience with carrier and regulatory certification programs (PTCRB, GCF, FCC/CE) and pre-scan testing
• Experience with GNSS multi-constellation testing, spoofing/jamming scenarios, and record-and-playback systems
• Firmware or embedded development experience (C/C++)
• Experience designing custom PCBAs, RF fixtures, or antenna test jigs
• Experience with anechoic or reverberation chamber measurements and positioner automation
• Experience with databases and data management tools like SQL, Databricks, or Apache Superset

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.