HIL Automation 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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is continuing to support new product launches and manufacturing capabilities. Doing so in a scalable and well planned manner is critical to our future, customers success, and in building products for the future of the automotive industry. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with our partner Rivian to test and integrate vehicle software with our factory systems.

Success in this role would mean launch of new vehicles, and efficiency improvements that impact the full organization.

• Drive end to end execution of vehicle software bring up; taking on integration, testing, issue escalation, resolution, and complete software testing and trials
• Develop tools, standards, and test procedures to thoroughly test vehicle software and integration with factory systems.
• Working with stakeholders in vehicle and factory software teams to arbitrate discussion, development, and issue resolution.
• Defining and driving development of new Software and Hardware in-loop test cases.
• Drive important metrics for vehicle software test coverage and issue reporting.

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering
• 2+ years of experience working on complex, cross‑functional, distributed software systems
• Knowledge of software release and build processes. (Agile, git/svn, gitlab, jenkins, groovy)
• Experience writing test cases, unit testing, and integration/system testing (SIL/HIL).
• Experience working with test tools and software such as NI Test Stand. Lab View, Test Automation Software, PyTest, Google Test, Pickering, GoTest, etc.
• Experience developing for embedded systems in C/C++/Rust/Golang/Python/Qt
• Experience with networked embedded systems (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, DOIP, ISOTP)
• Experience developing or integrating network attached systems (Telematics, Linux, TCP/IP, HTTP)
• Strong development and test skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high growth environment

• Experience working with manufacturing teams or in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in configuration management on a complex electromechanical product (Agricultural, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing)
• Experience with systems engineering and common systems analysis practices
• Experience with data reporting tools (Hex, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, R)
• Experience with networking tools (Putty, Vector tools, SSH/SCP, Git, Wireshark)
• Experience with messaging strategies (MQTT, NATS, UDP/TCP, API design)
• Experience with remotely connected systems (SSH, SCP, RDP, IPv4/6)

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $97,700 - $122,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

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. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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,…