Sr. Systems Validation Engineer

The role

The Sr. Systems Validation Engineer performs system-level validation of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture. You will derive and automate test cases in Python and verify them on HIL benches, labcars, and vehicles.

What you will do

• Understand vehicle target architecture and ancillary systems
• Derive test cases and support requirements development
• Develop I/O related test cases from hardware schematic diagrams
• Develop test cases and sequence diagrams based on requirements
• Develop and validate test scripts in a pytest environment
• Debug embedded system issues in hardware and software
• Map requirements, user stories, and use cases to test cases
• Identify test cases based on E/E principles and product use cases
• Coordinate with Component Design Release Engineers and feature owners
• Collaborate with design and development engineers for testing needs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 4+ years of test experience in the electrical or electronics field
• Intermediate or better Python skills
• Experience developing automated test scripts with pytest or a similar framework
• Hands-on experience with CAN test tools such as PEAK, Vector, or similar
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and similar lab equipment
• Hands-on experience debugging embedded system issues, both hardware and software
• Excellent problem-solving skills grounded in core engineering principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in presentation and technical writing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice to have

• Experience in an automotive product development environment
• Familiarity with JAMA, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, and Git

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 electric vehicle challenges through technology for software-defined vehicles.