Staff Engineer, Test Data and Instrumentation

Key Skills

Big Data Technology, Computer Vision (CV), Design, Instrumentation, Mechanical

Job Description

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. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing engineering group data logging and storage strategies
• Identify acquisition hardware needs across multiple development programs and phases
• Integrate high volume cloud data with bespoke and specialized engineering acquisition systems (fleet durability, road load data capture, etc.)
• Research and implement emerging technologies to improve and optimize company-wide practices
• Develop, specify, procure, use and train others in use of, and maintain data acquisition sensors, systems, practices and databases for all aspects of vehicle measurement (thermal, strain, NVH, and digital networks among others)
• Leading Vehicle level design validation (DVP) testing instrumentation efforts
• Liaison across multiple engineering departments

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a similar role
• Bachelors Degree or higher required
• Mechanical/Mechatronics or similar background desired
• Embedded Controls knowledge and cloud / big data system management preferred
• Detailed experience working hands-on with in-vehicle data acquisition systems including experiment design, installation, use, and data analysis
• Direct experience working with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet vehicle data networks, including debugging and reverse engineering
• Racing/professional high performance instrumentation background preferred
• Proving grounds and on-road / on-track experience a plus
• Willing to travel up to of 25% of the time
• Eye for detail with a focus on quality
• Proven experience with at least 2 major vehicle systems (EG, Electric Powertrain, Chassis / Suspension, HVAC, Braking, etc.)

Pay Disclosure

Salary range for California Based Applicants: $150,000-$173,000 (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.

Rivian 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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