Systems Integration Engineer

The role

You will integrate and validate software systems from early prototypes to customer launch. You will act as a link between hardware and software to integrate zonal architectures and systems into future vehicles.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, lab cars, and other system assets.
• Commissioning and bring-up of interconnected complex systems.
• Triage, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex, system-level integration issues.
• Provide technical analysis to support the prioritization of foundational work versus feature development.
• Dive deep into unfamiliar ECU and vehicle subsystem domains and software stacks.
• Analyze and report on component-level issues and system-level risks.
• Collaborate with architecture, platform, and application developers to resolve software dependencies.

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive, complex sub-systems, or similar consumer electronics devices.
• Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Fluency with debugging communications issues involving Ethernet and CAN using industry-standard tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

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.