Staff Systems Engineer, ADAS Control in Irvine, CA
Job title: Staff Systems Engineer, ADAS Control in Irvine, CA at Rivian
Company: Rivian
Job description: Job Description:About UsRivian 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.Role SummaryThe role focuses on the development and release of Vehicle Controls for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). We are seeking a strong systems engineer with comprehensive knowledge of ADAS sensors, actuators, HW-SW architectures, vehicle motion controls, and vehicle simulation platforms.Responsibilities
Work cross functionally with OEM stakeholders to drive definition, development, and release of ADAS architecture focusing on motion control performance, safety and reliability
Derive Functional Requirements and Attributes top-down for sub-systems, components (Electrical and Software) using first principles approach
Author requirements and test-cases at sub-system and component level with traceability
Interface with other technical domains to ensure proper requirements cascade and integration with various parallel stakeholders
Support attribute verification and vehicle performance evaluation at various stages of development
Author test scripts connecting Simulation models, test scenarios and support automation of result reports
Own feature-level failure mode analysis, using DFMEA and/or STPA methods
Contribute to Functional Safety work products compliant with ISO 26262 guidelines
Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with the development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
Lead trouble-shooting issues with exceptional sense of quality and in-depth root cause analyses.
Perform Worst Case Analysis at system level using first principles with Simulations and MBSE.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in electrical/mechanical/automotive/controls engineering or equivalent
5+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on ADAS or Autonomous vehicles
Expertise in either SW Controls or Gen-AI tooling
Experience with ADAS Simulators (CARLA or proprietary tools) while integrating motion controls
Experience with validation efforts at different test levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component, Vehicle)
Experience performing DFMEA and /or STPA.
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
Understanding processes applied to safety critical automotive systems (ISO 26262)
Good team player with great communication skills: ability to explain complex topics in a simplified manner.
Excellent cause and effect analysis skills.
Strong self-motivation: demonstrated ability to work towards objectives with little direction.
Requirement management tool experience (such as DOORS or Jama).
Competency with: Python / C / Git
Experienced with Vector CAN tools
Pay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $xx - $xx(actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $xx - $xx (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employmentEqual OpportunityRivian 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, 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .Candidate Data PrivacyRivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.Please see our and for more information.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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Location: Irvine, CA
Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 06:32:58 GMT
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Company: Rivian
Job description: Job Description:About UsRivian 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.Role SummaryThe role focuses on the development and release of Vehicle Controls for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). We are seeking a strong systems engineer with comprehensive knowledge of ADAS sensors, actuators, HW-SW architectures, vehicle motion controls, and vehicle simulation platforms.Responsibilities
Work cross functionally with OEM stakeholders to drive definition, development, and release of ADAS architecture focusing on motion control performance, safety and reliability
Derive Functional Requirements and Attributes top-down for sub-systems, components (Electrical and Software) using first principles approach
Author requirements and test-cases at sub-system and component level with traceability
Interface with other technical domains to ensure proper requirements cascade and integration with various parallel stakeholders
Support attribute verification and vehicle performance evaluation at various stages of development
Author test scripts connecting Simulation models, test scenarios and support automation of result reports
Own feature-level failure mode analysis, using DFMEA and/or STPA methods
Contribute to Functional Safety work products compliant with ISO 26262 guidelines
Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with the development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
Lead trouble-shooting issues with exceptional sense of quality and in-depth root cause analyses.
Perform Worst Case Analysis at system level using first principles with Simulations and MBSE.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in electrical/mechanical/automotive/controls engineering or equivalent
5+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on ADAS or Autonomous vehicles
Expertise in either SW Controls or Gen-AI tooling
Experience with ADAS Simulators (CARLA or proprietary tools) while integrating motion controls
Experience with validation efforts at different test levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component, Vehicle)
Experience performing DFMEA and /or STPA.
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
Understanding processes applied to safety critical automotive systems (ISO 26262)
Good team player with great communication skills: ability to explain complex topics in a simplified manner.
Excellent cause and effect analysis skills.
Strong self-motivation: demonstrated ability to work towards objectives with little direction.
Requirement management tool experience (such as DOORS or Jama).
Competency with: Python / C / Git
Experienced with Vector CAN tools
Pay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $xx - $xx(actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $xx - $xx (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employmentEqual OpportunityRivian 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, 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .Candidate Data PrivacyRivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.Please see our and for more information.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Expected salary:
Location: Irvine, CA
Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 06:32:58 GMT
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