Development Engineer II

Rivian; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer II to own and execute projects across the System Design and System Testing layers of the V-model for EV product development.

You will evaluate prototype vehicle functionality on public roads and in controlled environments, translate observations into problem statements, document defects, and support cross-functional validation with the internal fleet; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and ADAS system knowledge.
• Experience with CAN and automotive analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, PCAN-Explorer.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and interact with CAD software.
• Familiarity with Systems Integration: EV fundamentals, ECU network architecture, and device network protocols.
• Experience driving prototype vehicles.
• Bonus: Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence), GIT, Python/C, Unix/Linux, ECU Calibration (Vector CANape, INCA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and 2+ years in automotive industry or 5+ years total engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prototype vehicle functionality on public roads and closed courses.
• Transform observations into problem statements and drive investigations.
• Document defects and advocate fast containment and resolution.
• Deep dive vehicle-level issues in early-development vehicles with unclear source.
• Perform vehicle software testing and domain software deployment for validation.
• Travel up to 10% and support remote site testing as needed.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

ADAS architecture

CAN analysis

Wiring diagrams

Vector CANalyzer

Vehicle Spy

PCAN-Explorer

Prototype vehicle driving

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

Atlassian JIRA

GIT

Python

Unix/Linux

Vector CANape

INCA

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As a Vehicle Development Engineer II, you will own and execute varied projects supporting both ends of the System Design / System Testing layer of the V model for electric vehicle product development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prototype vehicle functionality on both public roads and closed courses.
• Transform high-level observations into defined problem statements and execute subsequent investigations.
• Document self-identified software and hardware defects thoroughly and advocate for fast containment and subsequent resolution.
• Deep dive vehicle-level issues in early-development vehicles with unclear system level source.
• Execute Mule vehicle commissioning and functional checkouts.
• Execute and document production candidate vehicle software testing to ensure functionality before release.
• Deploy leading edge domain software to the internal fleet for cross-functional validation.
• Support remote site testing in hot environments, cold environments, off-road environments, high altitudes, durability, or corrosion, emphasizing supporting vehicle uptime.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to shop technicians and manufacturing teams.
• Travel up to 10%, occasionally with limited notice.

Qualifications

Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and first principles in a variety of disciplines. Understanding of ADAS system architecture and components. Comprehension of diagnostic and transducer theory of operation. Experience with CAN and automotive ETH analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, PCAN-Explorer, etc. Ability to read wiring diagrams, and general schematics, and interact with CAD software. Familiarity with Systems Integration: Electric vehicle fundamentals, ECU network architecture, and various device network protocols. Experience driving prototype vehicles. Experience with any of the following is a bonus: Atlassian (JAMA/JIRA/Confluence), GIT, Python/C (or some programming experience), Unix/Linux, ECU Calibration (Vector CANape, INCA). Bachelor’s Degree in engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar field. 2+ years of automotive industry-specific or 5+ years of total engineering experience.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $116,300 for Palo Alto, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian 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 .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian 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 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 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.