Sr. Electronics Test Validation Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an Electronics Test Validation Engineer to define test strategies, plans, test cases and perform component-level testing of ECUs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate electrical and functional performance.

Responsibilities include planning durability tests, developing test fixtures, establishing traceability, analyzing data, and identifying risks to project timing.

Qualifications

• + 3+ years of experience in testing automotive or Aerospace/Defense
• + 3+ years of related experience working in design and development of electronics products
• + BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
• + Experience in laboratory testing and equipment: Bench level, thermal chambers, Electrical, EMC, etc.
• + Soldering and harness fabrication experience (preferred)
• + Ability to work cross functionally with various Software, Electrical, and Design teams
• + Working knowledge of (ISO/IEC 17025) requirements in testing labs.
• + Familiarity with industry electrical test standards such as ISO16750-2 and ISO21780
• + Working knowledge of Automotive communication systems such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Flexray
• + Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• + LabVIEW, TestStand and CAPL programming skills (preferred)
• + Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies
• + Working knowledge of requirement management tools such as JIRA, JAMA
• + Great collaborative communicator with the ability to solve the root cause analysis
• + Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross functional teams

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute Durability, Electrical and Functional Validation Testing Activities for component level testing of our Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with primary focus on electrical stress testing.
• Develop detailed test plans for all phases of product testing test scripts and test fixtures in collaboration with the HW/SW design team to support validation testing activities.
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
• Develop test strategy, test cases, review functional and environmental test plans.
• Provide data analytics from tests conducted
• Create test development schedules and test execution schedules
• Investigate test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
• Responsible to identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing, cost or quality
• Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Rivian products.
• Collaborate with various Design and Engineering teams

Skills

Automotive testing

Electronics development

Cross-functional collaboration

Automotive communication protocols

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

CAPL

JIRA

JAMA

Soldering

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

In this role, you’ll work as an Electronics Test Validation Engineer and work closely with cross functional teams to determine various testing activities. You’ll focus on defining test strategies, test plans, test cases, and overall component level testing of our electronics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute Durability, Electrical and Functional Validation Testing Activities for component level testing of our Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with primary focus on electrical stress testing.
• Develop detailed test plans for all phases of product testing test scripts and test fixtures in collaboration with the HW/SW design team to support validation testing activities.
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
• Develop test strategy, test cases, review functional and environmental test plans.
• Provide data analytics from tests conducted
• Create test development schedules and test execution schedules
• Investigate test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
• Responsible to identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing, cost or quality
• Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Rivian products.
• Collaborate with various Design and Engineering teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in testing automotive or Aerospace/Defense
• 3+ years of related experience working in design and development of electronics products
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in laboratory testing and equipment: Bench level, thermal chambers, Electrical, EMC, etc.
• Soldering and harness fabrication experience (preferred)
• Ability to work cross functionally with various Software, Electrical, and Design teams
• Working knowledge of (ISO/IEC 17025) requirements in testing labs.
• Familiarity with industry electrical test standards such as ISO16750-2 and ISO21780
• Working knowledge of Automotive communication systems such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Flexray
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Labview, TestStand and CAPL programming skills (preferred)
• Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies
• Working knowledge of requirement management tools such as JIRA, JAMA
• Great collaborative communicator with the ability to solve the root cause analysis
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross functional teams

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs .

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].

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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) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

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