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.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a talented and driven Systems Engineer focusing on body controls to join our team. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and validation of body domain systems, ensuring they meet functionality, safety, and compliance requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance the user experience and align with our commitment to innovation and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and document scope, requirements, & attributes for: vehicle features, vehicle control systems, & internally developed controllercomponents
• Guide feature-level requirement decomposition & traceability into all respective systems
• Support feature verification test case definition & ensure traceability to all respective requirements
• Ensure requirement traceability through the development lifecycle
• Ensure vehicle quality through functional analysis using hierarchical DFMEA
• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders
• Contribute towards functional safety concepts (FuSa)
• Contribute towards electrical architecture decisions
• Design system control concepts
• Compose state, sequence, and/or flow diagrams
• Support troubleshooting issues found during integration, manufacturing, and service

Qualifications:

• Minimum of B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with systems design and integration
• Requirement management tool experience (such as Jama, Polarion, & DOORS)
• Experience with power electronic validation efforts at different test levels (vehicle, systems, SIL, & HIL)
• Experience with DFMEA and associated tools (IQRM, Plato)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide a team towards it
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills

Company Statements:

• Develop and document scope, requirements, & attributes for: vehicle features, vehicle control systems, & internally developed controllercomponents
• Guide feature-level requirement decomposition & traceability into all respective systems
• Support feature verification test case definition & ensure traceability to all respective requirements
• Ensure requirement traceability through the development lifecycle
• Ensure vehicle quality through functional analysis using hierarchical DFMEA
• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders
• Contribute towards functional safety concepts (FuSa)
• Contribute towards electrical architecture decisions
• Design system control concepts
• Compose state, sequence, and/or flow diagrams
• Support troubleshooting issues found during integration, manufacturing, and servic