Lead EV OBD Diagnostics Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Diagnostics System Engineer in Irvine, CA, to own onboard diagnostic coverage for vehicle sub-systems and align it with engineering, manufacturing, and service needs.

You will lead requirements definition, algorithm design, and verification while collaborating with software, hardware, quality, and calibration teams to ensure robust diagnostic functionality across RV Tech platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or Software
• 5+ years in an engineering role
• Experience with Requirements Eng., Systems Eng. and E/E Architecture
• Hands-on with electromechanical vehicle systems
• Troubleshooting complex systems
• Familiarity with vehicle comms: CAN, CANFD, ETH, LIN, UART, SENT
• Familiarity with diagnostic protocols: UDS, OBDonUDS, SOVD
• Familiarity with diagnostic standards (SAE J2012, J1979, J1930, J1962, J1978)
• Ability to collaborate across multiple cross-functional disciplines
• Ability to think fast and use first principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Be subject matter expert for OBD within one or more vehicle sub-systems
• Interface between diagnostic org and domain system engineering, controls/software, manufacturing, service
• Champion OBD features and plan their development within program plans
• Define diagnostic system requirements from stakeholder inputs and DFMEA
• Identify fault detection mechanisms and develop monitoring strategies
• Work with software, test, integration, and calibration teams for correct implementation
• Ensure verification of requirements and architectural design
• Incorporate feedback from manufacturing, service, reliability, quality, and development
• Support technical integration of domain at manufacturing plant
• Support diagnostic features in manufacturing and service environments
• Contribute to all programs in current field and future RV Tech platforms
• Drive continuous improvement via lessons learned

Skills

Requirements Engineering

Systems Engineering

E/E Architecture

Diagnostics

CAN/CANFD

UDS/OBD

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

C

Python

Git

Education

BS in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Tools

CAN

CANFD

ETH

LIN

UART

SENT

UDS

OBD

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Diagnostics System Engineer in Irvine, CA, to own onboard diagnostic coverage for vehicle sub-systems and align it with engineering, manufacturing, and service needs.

You will lead requirements definition, algorithm design, and verification while collaborating with software, hardware, quality, and calibration teams to ensure robust diagnostic functionality across RV Tech platforms.