Sr. Test and Validation Engineer

Sr. Test And Validation Engineer

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.

As a Sr. Test and Validation Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the charging and energy test and validation team in Torrance, CA planning and executing the testing of current and next generation charging systems. In this role you will communicate and work closely with multiple teams across the organization.

• You will develop and maintain the end-to-end validation plan of Rivian's Charging & Energy products
• Work closely with the software and hardware engineering teams to understand test requirements
• Develop test procedures to define instructions on test setup and execution
• Design and modify test fixtures and instrumentation for charging equipment testing
• Provide direction to lab personnel (both internal and external) in setting up and executing system tests
• Participate in design reviews, requirement reviews, DFMEAs, and Hazard Analyses
• Support hands on technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing
• Log and manage software and hardware issues to resolution
• Lead tear down analysis and post processing of hardware at end of test
• Work with appropriate teams to convey learnings to feed back into requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience leading validation efforts in high-power electrical product field
• Experience in test planning and execution from program inception to final validation signoff
• Skilled in hands-on hardware testing at a system level
• Prior experience in test plan development, equipment selection and test execution
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, Linux, Lab View
• Experience working with medium and high voltage systems up to 1000

VDC
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Exposure to industry standards such as MIL-STD-50G, UL 2202, UL 2594, UL 1741, UL 50E a plus
• Exposure to ISO 17025, ILAC, or A2LA Laboratory accreditation standards and practices a plus

Department:
Charging & Energy Product Development

Location:

Torrance, CA Pay Disclosure Salary Range Southern California-Based Applicants: $98,500-$123,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, 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. 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.

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