Cellular and Wireless Integration Engineer

Cellular and Wireless Integration Engineer 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.

As an engineer focusing on cellular and wireless integration for the Connected Systems Integration Team at R|V Tech, you will work alongside software developers, systems integrators, and system engineers to support features such as cellular, WiFi, Ethernet and GPS domains along with telematics, mobile app integration, and other Internet‑dependent vehicle features, with a primary focus on cellular systems integration and bring‑up.

The cellular and wireless integration engineer will execute tests and integration of connectivity features and will also contribute to automation of these tests (in Python). The cellular and wireless integration engineer may also support other vehicle development activities which require connectivity support. These development activities may include drives in pre‑production vehicles and will provide exposure to vehicle networks, cloud connectivity, and fleet management.

The connectivity integration engineer may support time‑critical test events and may be asked to support special investigations and projects.

• Attend meetings with development teams to understand new system designs and to align on test plans and expectations.
• Create design documentation and test plans for a new cellular feature implementation.
• Perform cellular testing using a specialized test chamber and test equipment; work with test equipment vendors to ensure compatibility and system integrity for automation.
• Perform complementary cellular testing on‑vehicle using a prototype or fleet vehicle.
• Analyze logs from internal and external bugs to assess root cause of failure and create new work scope for dev teams.

• Strong fundamentals for test execution and documentation.
• The ability to correlate meaningful feedback from disparate data sets.
• Keen observation skills of wireless (WiFi, 5G, LTE, GPS, Bluetooth) behavior and performance.
• Deep understanding of telematics, end‑to‑end data routing and validation of data fidelity and frequency over different data links.
• Understanding of middleware and layered/encapsulated network schemes.
• Native Linux proficiency (command‑line, tools, bring‑up); embedded Linux a plus.
• Ability to identify and distinguish issues in hardware and/or software.
• Engage in discussions to test, bug fix, and optimize feature development based on data.

• Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Good understanding of 5
  
  GNR and LTE protocol stack.
• A working understanding of the OSI model and network protocols.
• Basic proficiency with scripting languages including Python and/or Shell.
• Basic proficiency with database manipulation and data presentation.
• Triage and diagnosis of complex connectivity issues to include root cause analysis, stability, and interoperability problems.
• A mindset geared towards collaboration and forward progress.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and time constraints.
• Availability to travel and/or support activities during off‑peak hours as‑needed.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $117,000 - $149,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.…