Lead Vehicle Firmware Integration & Launch

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 98,500 - 123,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Firmware Integration Engineer to lead and ensure proper execution on all vehicle/module SW/FW flashing, system initialization processes and functional tests on the General Assembly line at the Normal, IL plant.

In this role you will interface between SW development and Operations, drive pre-launch builds, root-cause issues, and deliver sustained production with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, electrical, software, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in or related to manufacturing.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols (DoIP, CAN, CANFD, FlexRAY, LIN, etc).

Responsibilities

• Primary interface between the SW Development teams and Operations teams.
• Interpret technical requirements from SW teams and generate ideas for manufacturing/test optimization.
• Root cause Issues from GA related to flash lab/software.
• Lead and help develop pre-launch builds, vehicle commissioning and sustain production.
• Lead investigations for process issues leading to electrical/SW failures and ensure resolution.
• Challenge assumptions and prioritize tasks for smooth vehicle launches and new product introductions.
• Provide regular, metric-based project updates to management.

Skills

Engineering experience

CAN/CANFD protocols

HW/Electrical testing

Vehicle communication protocols

DTC/root-cause analysis

Electric diagnostics

Documentation & process improvement

Complex problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Verbal & written communication

OTA background

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Vector CAN tools

Peak CAN tools

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Firmware Integration Engineer to lead and ensure proper execution on all vehicle/module SW/FW flashing, system initialization processes and functional tests on the General Assembly line at the Normal, IL plant.

In this role you will interface between SW development and Operations, drive pre-launch builds, root-cause issues, and deliver sustained production with strong cross-functional collaboration.