Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Systems & Controls

The role

You will lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to develop advanced vehicle subsystems. This role involves managing the execution of complex technical programs for vehicle controls systems and software.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end technical programs to deliver vertically integrated hardware and software for vehicle controls subsystems.
• Collaborate with technical teams to scope integration requirements using systems engineering principles.
• Coordinate test plans based on software and hardware deliverables.
• Work with Electrical/Mechanical Hardware, Software Development, and Validation teams.
• Develop and manage detailed subsystem integration timelines and resource allocation.
• Prioritize components for test asset development.
• Drive the identification and resolution of technical issues.
• Manage risks and dependencies to minimize delays.
• Coordinate the development and execution of verification test plans.
• Provide regular program updates to leadership and development teams.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical program management.
• At least 3 years focused on integration and development of powertrain, body, thermal, energy systems HW and SW in the automotive/EV sector.
• Proven expertise in managing complex programs involving hardware and software integration.
• 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with test and validation strategies for automotive or EV systems.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle architectures, components, homologation impacts, embedded systems, and real-time control software.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software bring-up, integration, and validation of distributed systems.
• Expertise in managing software development projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and other program management tools.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees
• Experience with tools like Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, and other simulation or modeling tools

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