Body Controls & Test Engineer

The role

This person will integrate and validate software for body controls across multiple vehicle programs. They will work on features such as interior and exterior lighting, cabin closures, storage systems and comfort systems.

What you will do

• Integrate software components into the vehicle software system.
• Create test plans and perform integration testing of Merge Requests for Body and Lighting features.
• Develop detailed test cases and scripts for Unit, SIL, HiL, and vehicle test environments.
• Conduct hands-on software testing and analyze results.
• Maintain Body-Bucks, HiL test assets, and vehicle test assets.
• Triage bugs across programs.
• Lead root cause analysis of issues across physical, electrical, and software domains.
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives.
• Collaborate with other Engineering teams and program partners.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of experience working with automotive control systems
• Experience with Requirements Management System
• Experience with Task Management system Eg: JIRA
• Experience with Source Control/Revision Control system. Eg: Git
• Proficiency in CAN/LIN/ETH tools like Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape etc.
• Understanding of embedded hardware & software design
• Demonstrated creativity in design work coupled with hands-on building abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required

Nice to have

• Master's degree

Benefits

• 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. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.