Sr. Controls Test & Integration Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative joint venture is seeking a dedicated Controls Test & Integration Engineer to enhance the quality of vehicle control systems. This pivotal role involves testing high and low-voltage battery systems and thermal management solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in software test automation and control systems to ensure software excellence and reliability. Join a forward-thinking team that combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability, and play a key role in shaping the future of electric vehicles. If you are passionate about engineering and quality assurance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HIL automated test environments with system-level knowledge.
• Expertise in software test automation frameworks and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution for software qualification.
• Perform Fault Tree Analysis and Design Failure Mode Analysis.

Skills

Software Test Automation

Control Systems Knowledge

Failure Mode Analysis

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Test

Pytest

Git

CANalyzer

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Controls Test & Integration Engineer to join our software development team. This pivotal role focuses on testing and integrating control systems for vehicle features, including high and low-voltage battery systems, and thermal management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with expertise in battery or thermal control systems. This position demands a quality-driven mindset aligned with software excellence. The role emphasizes software quality insights, including root cause analysis, addressing failures, risk assessments, and test coverage metrics. As a domain-oriented role, it is critical to elevate software quality while providing leadership assurance on the performance and reliability of control software, particularly for high-voltage battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, development, execution, and reporting for software qualification at Software-in-the-loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and Automated Lab Car and Bench.
• Perform Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify test cases for any failure modes and corner cases.
• Establish processes leveraging automation toolsets and align roadmaps with leadership and company objectives.
• Track and address software quality gaps systematically, providing measurable metrics for each OTA release.
• Deep dive into new failures alongside developers to understand technical root causes and define resolution timelines.
• Take ownership of fixing scripts and addressing root causes of failures, including those stemming from development errors.
• Investigate failures from a technical perspective and collaborate with developers to optimize test processes and software design.
• Oversee quality sign-off for embedded software at SIL, HIL, Bench, and Lab Car.
• Present a clear status of software quality at leadership levels during OTA sign-offs and provide a roadmap for addressing gaps.
• Use data analysis tools and develop scripts to process the fleet data to close the loop on the software quality and play back integration into HIL/SIL environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a HIL automated test environment with proven system-level hardware and software knowledge.
• Expert in software test automation frameworks such as Google Test and Pytest; must have experience with python.
• Strong control system level knowledge with the ability to conduct failure mode analysis for control system-related issues.
• Well versed with embedded C or C++ and model-based software development.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, for hardware-level debugging. Data acquisition and calibration software (CANalyzer, CANape or similar xcp/ccp interface tools, JTAG/DAP interface debuggers).
• Proficient with version control systems like Git, both locally and on cloud-hosted platforms (e.g., GitLab, GitHub).
• Experience with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers.
• Proficient in communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, UDS, and DoIP.
• Familiarity with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: $108,200 - 135,300 CAD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

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