Engineering Technician, HIL, Autonomy

Job Description

About Rivian 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.

Join our dynamic team as an Autonomy Engineering Technician, where you’ll play a crucial role in building and maintaining infrastructure to test our cutting‑edge automotive software solutions. Leverage your experience to design and build test racks for advanced Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) platforms, set up and execute tests, and troubleshoot subsystems. If you’re passionate about working with hardware and software in the automotive domain, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we encourage you to apply now!

• Design and setup Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop benches with multiple ECUs.
• Design racks and fixtures to mount ECUs, sensors, NUCs and harnesses.
• Ability to set up DUT (Device Under Test) system test benches.
• Ability to set up and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, variable power supplies and digital multimeters with no direction.
• Draw simple electrical schematics to fabricate interface and breakout boards.
• Troubleshoot, root‑cause and document electronic functional failures.
• Perform wire harness assembly crimp and pin, soldering / desoldering, some SMT soldering, etc.
• Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of automotive electronic components.
• Manage and maintain Lab test equipment, asset management, distribution / Inventory control, and the shipping/receiving of packages.

• Technical degree or certification in electronics or related fields.
• 3 years of electronics technician experience.
• Experience fabricating special test equipment such as custom fixtures low level test harnesses.
• Experience with power and basic mechanical hand tools.
• Experience with soldering & Electrical lab re‑work.
• Experience with everyday operations in an ESD electrical test lab Environment.
• Experience with electrical testing and equipment (e.g., multimeter, CAN diagnostics).
• Experience working with multiple OS systems MAC, Windows, Linux, Debian based OS.
• Experience with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office and drawing diagrams using tools such as Lucid Charts.
• Understanding of HV (High Voltage) – LV (Low Voltage) and safety awareness.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
• Basic understanding of networking and routing of system architecture.
• Able to move / lift heavy boxes and equipment.
• Hands‑on approach:
  Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.

Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $45.65 – $57.03 / hourly rate (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian 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 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.

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