Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (January - August 2027)

The role

You will design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for various vehicle domains. This includes working on propulsion, energy storage, thermal systems, or body controls.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain
• Write production quality code in C or C++
• Use Python for test tooling
• Collaborate with systems engineers and test engineers to validate features
• Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments
• Help debug issues that arise
• Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to your team

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
• Proficiency in C or C++
• Some exposure to Python

Nice to have

• Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
• Coursework or project experience with embedded systems, control theory, or real time operating systems
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet
• Exposure to MATLAB and Simulink for controls modeling
• Interest or coursework in functional safety concepts such as ISO 26262

Benefits

• 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.