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 a Sr. Body Controls Engineer you will be an integral part of the body controls systems team, working on the design, development, and implementation of feature-driven automotive systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for feature-driven definition, decomposition, and traceability development objectives for automotive body control systems and components.
- Participate in system integration and testing to ensure seamless operation of all vehicle systems.
- Create detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.
- Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system issues and implement effective solutions.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers to optimize system performance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong foundation in engineering first principles and practices.
- Advanced understanding of automotive systems, including electronics, software, and mechanical components.
- Proficiency in using engineering tools and software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Possesses exterior lighting systems and/or lighting component design experience.
- Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations. (e.g., FMVSS, ECE)
- Experience with embedded systems and software development tools & processes (e.g., Git, Jira, SysML)
- Experience with requirements repository tools (e.g., Jama, DOORs, Polarion).
- Knowledge of vehicle networking protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN).
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $135,100-$183,600 (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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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.
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