Systems Integration Test Engineer, Autonomy

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,100 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health benefits

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an Autonomy Systems Integration Test Engineer in Palo Alto to bridge hands-on vehicle integration with robust systems testing. You will perform daily integration testing, troubleshoot system-level behaviors, and ensure autonomous hardware and software work seamlessly with vehicle subsystems.

You will contribute to hands-on vehicle bring-up, testing, and later scale toward automated test design, release strategies, and systems engineering within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline, Associate degree, or equivalent practical experience with 2–5+ years in autonomous vehicles or embedded systems.
• Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark).
• Strong troubleshooting skills; read wiring diagrams and use multimeters/oscilloscopes.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; test-track or safety-driver experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain daily automated and manual regression test suites on prototype vehicles and test benches.
• Review MRs and changes tied to nightly builds to anticipate impacts.
• Conduct functional verification of autonomy software releases on test vehicles before hand-off.

Skills

Test automation

System integration

Troubleshooting

Automotive protocols

Education

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

Wireshark

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

We are seeking an Autonomy Systems Integration Test Engineer to join our Autonomy Systems Integration team in Palo Alto. This role bridges the gap between hands‑on vehicle integration and robust systems test execution. You will be responsible for executing daily integration testing, troubleshooting system‑level behaviors, and ensuring autonomous hardware and software function seamlessly with core vehicle subsystems. We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running with hands‑on vehicle bring‑up and testing, with the long‑term career trajectory to scale into automated test design, release strategy, and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

Daily Systems Test & Regression Execution

• Execute and maintain daily automated and manual regression test suites on both prototype vehicles and test benches to ensure the stability of our Autonomy stack on continuous integration/nightly builds.
• Review Merge Requests (MRs) and incoming software changes tied to nightly builds to anticipate and track potential integration impacts.
• Conduct preliminary functional verification of autonomy software releases on test vehicles prior to hand-off to validation teams.

Root-Cause Analysis & Investigation

• Utilize data analysis tools, diagnostic traces, and logs to accurately reproduce, isolate, and debug system failures.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and core development teams to root‑cause issues, serving as a technical bridge between vehicle‑level failures and engineering teams.
• Support the integration of critical bugfixes for software regressions, coordinating with cross‑functional teams as necessary.

Prototype Bring‑Up & Instrumentation

• Support the setup, hardware instrumentation, sensor calibration, and software configuration of new prototype vehicle platforms and upcoming feature programs.
• Review feature‑level vehicle behavior during closed‑course and real‑world testing to verify performance matches engineering requirements.
• Support occasional, targeted data collection drives and mileage accumulation activities as required to meet specific engineering milestones.

Test Strategy Development and Definition

• Partner with leadership to transition from pure test execution to helping define how the system is tested.
• Assist in designing, documenting, and implementing detailed test plans, release‑level validation strategies, and scalable test suites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline, Associate degree, Technical certification (Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience with 2–5+ years working with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or complex embedded electronic systems.
• Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark).
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills; ability to read wiring diagrams, utilize multimeters/oscilloscopes, and safely work on prototype vehicle electrical architectures.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Experience with test‑track driving or autonomous safety‑driver training is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing environments.
• Familiarity or hands‑on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Git workflows for tracking software branches and builds.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and issue‑tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with High-Voltage (HV) electric vehicle platforms and propulsion systems.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $105,100-$131,400 for San Francisco Bay Area 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.

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. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

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 [e-mail].

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