Software Test & Integration Engineer, ES&D Range & Energy Applications
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Software Test & Integration Engineer, ES&D Range & Energy Applications
Summary
Designs and runs tests for battery and energy management systems in electric vehicles, using SIL/HIL rigs and vehicle assets to validate software integration, diagnostics, and calibration.
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
The Software Test & Integration Engineer at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies Group is responsible for designing and documenting comprehensive test cases, collaborating closely with embedded software and systems engineers, and validating battery and energy management systems using advanced testing environments and vehicle-level assets. The role focuses on ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of next-generation electrical architecture for electric vehicles through rigorous diagnostics, calibration, and integration work.
Responsibilities
Design and document comprehensive test cases for sub-system, system and vehicle battery and energy management systems from software requirements.
Collaborate with embedded software and systems engineers to diagnose and resolve integration issues.
Track the maturity of features through exhaustive test coverage, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and vehicle-level test assets.
Analyze diagnostics and telemetry data from embedded communication systems (such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet), and leverage vehicle/cloud data for validation and root-cause analysis.
Test, validate and help calibrate battery and energy management features, including one or more of charge/discharge controls, cell balancing, state-of-charge/state-of-health algorithms, power distribution, and safety systems to meet vehicle attribute targets (performance, range, reliability, safety, etc.).
Plan and coordinate use of test assets, test plans and temperature chamber usage to characterize and validate energy storage software and hardware functionality.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering or sciences.
2+ years’ experience working with control systems, battery management, or energy storage in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
Proficient in developing automated test cases for SIL, and/or HIL testing environments (experience with Pytest, OpenHTF, or similar).
Hands-on experience in embedded software integration, calibration, hardware/software debugging.
Experience with communication bus monitoring/analyzing tools (Vector CANalyzer, vehicle or bench-level debug tools, etc.).
Experience with calibration and diagnostics tools (Vector CANape, INCA, or similar).
Familiarity with the fundamentals of battery operation (lithium-ion cells, modules & packs, thermal management, power electronics, state estimation algorithms).
Familiarity with the energy storage and distribution hardware such as battery packs, DC/DC converters, fuses, power distribution, and battery sensors.
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.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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