Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Automotive & MobilityDirect Ashby career site

Sr. Electronics Test Validation Engineer

Location
Irvine, CA (Remote) · On-site
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • automotive electronics validation
  • ISO 16750-2
  • CAN
  • LIN
  • FlexRay

Also useful

  • LabVIEW
  • TestStand
  • CAPL
  • JIRA

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Retirement savings

Role Summary

In this role, you’ll work as an Electronics Test Validation Engineer and work closely with cross functional teams to determine various testing activities. You’ll focus on defining test strategies, test plans, test cases, and overall component level testing of our electronics.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and Execute Durability, Electrical and Functional Validation Testing Activities for component level testing of our Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with primary focus on electrical stress testing.
  • Develop detailed test plans for all phases of product testing test scripts and test fixtures in collaboration with the HW/SW design team to support validation testing activities.
  • Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
  • Develop test strategy, test cases, review functional and environmental test plans.
  • Provide data analytics from tests conducted
  • Create test development schedules and test execution schedules
  • Investigate test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
  • Responsible to identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing, cost or quality
  • Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Rivian products.
  • Collaborate with various Design and Engineering teams

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in testing automotive or Aerospace/Defense
  • 3+ years of related experience working in design and development of electronics products
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in laboratory testing and equipment: Bench level, thermal chambers, Electrical, EMC, etc.
  • Soldering and harness fabrication experience (preferred)
  • Ability to work cross functionally with various Software, Electrical, and Design teams
  • Working knowledge of (ISO/IEC 17025) requirements in testing labs.
  • Familiarity with industry electrical test standards such as ISO16750-2 and ISO21780
  • Working knowledge of Automotive communication systems such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Flexray
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
  • Labview, TestStand and CAPL programming skills (preferred)
  • Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies
  • Working knowledge of requirement management tools such as JIRA, JAMA
  • Great collaborative communicator with the ability to solve the root cause analysis
  • Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross functional teams

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site.

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.

Read the original posting

From Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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