Controls Engineer, Dynamics

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 a Dynamics Controls Engineer, you will work on embedded software for vehicle dynamics and associated features. You will work closely with systems and test engineers across the full life cycle of feature development, including research, development, and testing. You will work in a fast paced environment to solve many interesting engineering problems with an emphasis on safety.

• Design and test software for vehicle dynamics controls
• Work with systems engineers to define requirements
• Work with integration engineers to thoroughly test code before deployment
• Contribute to automated test framework for Unit, SIL, HIL, and Cloud
• Develop simulation models uses for software in the loop testing of propulsion controls
• Field test prototype software in development, with 2-5 weeks of travel per year

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree (Masters Preferred) in mechanical engineering, software engineering, or related fields
• Hands on-engineering experience
• Proficient in software development processes and relevant tools
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python