Test Automation Systems Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading joint venture focused on electric vehicle technology as a Test Automation Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for validating and testing electronic control units (ECUs) through custom automated test solutions, ensuring high-quality standards in a dynamic automotive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Coverage effective on first day of employment

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience of 3+ years in automated test design.
• Ability to navigate PCB layouts and manufacturer data sheets.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of automated test solutions for ECUs.
• Work with design teams to define test requirements.
• Develop custom test sequences in Python.

Skills

Electrical circuits understanding

Firmware testing

Python programming

Vehicle communication protocols

Automated test equipment design

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

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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.

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 be part of the team responsible for functional validation and testing of Rivian and Volkswagen Group’s electronic control units (ECUs) including telematics, infotainment, battery management, ADAS, and zonal Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our team builds custom automated test solutions that include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical hardware. These solutions get deployed internally within R|V Tech and at external labs and contract manufacturing facilities.

You will be an individual contributor with a multi-disciplinary role leading the implementation of vertical test solutions for ECUs for design characterization, validation, and manufacturing. The primary responsibility of this role is to own the technical aspects of one or more test automation projects, from requirements gathering to successful deployment and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that track the development of automated test solutions for ECUs, from test requirements to deployment.
• Work with the electronics design teams to define test requirements and agree on testing strategies.
• Provide system requirements to the software and hardware automation teams, based on the specifications of a given ECU.
• Develop custom test sequences in Python following software engineering best practices and our standard automation framework.
• Create well documented test cases and operating procedures for test systems.
• Lead the deployment process of test equipment using GR&R, CPK, stress test, fault injection, etc., at contract manufacturers and at Rivian
• Work with validation, reliability, EMC, and product launch teams to ensure that the test solutions meet their requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant working experience designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics.
• Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigate PCB layouts, and understand manufacturer’s product data sheets.
• Experience working in the automotive, semiconductor, or aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, etc.).
• Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C etc).
• Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal analyzers, signal generators, multifunction devices (digital and analog).
• Solid experience programming in Python.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with databases and data management tools like SQL, Databricks, or Apache Superset.
• Experience designing custom PCBAs.
• Experience with camera interfaces and RF equipment.
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $85,600 - $113,420 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

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.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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