Software Systems Integration Engineer, Autonomy

About Rivian Rivian is 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 As part of the Autonomy Systems Integration team, you will be fundamental in the successful development and deployment of Rivian’s suite of ADAS / Autonomy features.

You will be part of the Palo Alto based Systems Integration team which works cross functionally with Rivian SW development teams based locally and throughout Rivian locations around the country.

This role is expected to be onsite, with occasional travel required to meet development and testing needs. Responsibilities Support Autonomy Feature Release Readiness & Regression testing to ensure stability and performance of features.

Support efforts related to the integration & development of both new and existing autonomy features. This requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders during a fast paced & iterative development process.

Support efforts related to SW & HW integration including overall vehicle build commissioning / bring-up of various sensor & actuator systems, as well as developmental testing on prototype and production vehicle platforms.

Deep-dive into vehicle log data and source code as required to root-cause system-level issues and facilitate rapid issue resolution in collaboration with domain experts.

Develop and execute vehicle integration plans related to ADAS & Self-Driving related sub-system integration while keeping track of overall program milestones and delivery objectives.

Identify, document, and highlight cross-functional gaps and dependencies - proactively work towards creative solutions to resolve integration issues and ensure vehicle functionality.

Support systems engineering activities including interface definition, development, and functional testing in coordination with various vehicle-level systems such as Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and HMI systems.

Must be willing to travel domestically to participate in vehicle testing. Qualifications Prior experience and passion for ADAS system development & integration.

Motivation to take ownership and work with minimal supervision on projects, proactively looking for topics which need support.

B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 1+ years of relevant industry experience.

Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems - experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration.

Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, Flexray, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools.

Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems.

Strong understanding of automotive hardware and software concepts and development processes. Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment - proactively collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to solve vehicle-level integration problems.

Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%. Clean driving record - experience driving prototype test-vehicles in test-tracks is a plus.

Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants : $129,300.00 - $161,600.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

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