Sr. Autonomy Systems Validation Engineer - TAPG

Role Summary

We’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Autonomy Systems Validation Engineer to lead vehicle-level testing of our ADAS, Autonomy and Robotaxi technologies at our proving ground in Arizona. You’ll join Rivian’s Autonomy Systems Validation team, working cross-functionally with Autonomy Systems, Integration, Development and Functional Safety teams to validate software-driven, system-level, vehicle requirements ahead of hardware and software releases and new product introductions.

You’ll plan and execute software feature testing, develop automated and simulation-based test methods that model real-world vehicle, environment and user behavior, and root-cause issues, analyze, and communicate results. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as NCAP, FMVSS, and IIHS. The successful candidate will be organized, learn quickly, exhibit a can-do attitude and be comfortable managing fast-paced, fluid projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive vehicle software feature data collection, development, validation and regression strategies for ADAS, Autonomy, Robotaxi, Functional Safety and SOTIF.
• Develop test metrics, infrastructure, and automation to improve test efficiency and precision.
• Identify, investigate, and root cause software and hardware issues in collaboration with domain experts, including implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze test data against internal requirements, generate reports, communicate results and issues and make recommendations for product improvements.
• Work as part of a team to operate robotic test equipment (driving robots, ADAS platforms and targets) and ensure regulatory testing is executed to current and future regulatory requirements.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, bring-up, sensor calibration, software flashing, commissioning and instrumentation / data logger installation and debugging.
• Drive and evaluate prototype software and competitor vehicles both subjectively and objectively at test facilities and on public roads.
• Travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotaxis, Vehicle Testing, Vehicle Dynamics or a related field.
• Experience with automotive architecture, electrical systems, communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, XCP, etc.), flashing and debugging tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape, PCAN, Vehicle Spy, etc.), and data acquisition and logging systems..
• Experience with scripting and test automation, SW integration and debugging, requirements definition, verification and validation and the DVP process (JAMA, JIRA, Confluence, GIT, Python, Matlab, CAPL, SQL, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• BA/BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience with a strong technical foundation.
• Valid US driver's license.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience with ADAS sensors and ground truth equipment (Radar, LiDAR, Cameras, OXTS, DGPS, VBOX, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with HIL/SIL environments, test benches, and simulation-based validation, including building or using in-house simulation infrastructure and synthetic/log-based scenario generation to expand test coverage.
• Experience driving prototype vehicles, including limit driving, proving grounds and/or autonomous safety-driver certification preferred.
• Experience with relevant ADAS and Autonomy regulations, certifications, and functional safety standards (US NCAP, EU NCAP, IIHS, FMVSS, UN ECE, IEC61508, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, UN R171, Automotive SPICE, etc.).

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $117,500 - $146,900 for Arizona 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.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.    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.    You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.