Systems Integration Engineer
- Location
- Irvine, CA (Remote) · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Software integration and validation
- Systems integration
- Root-cause analysis
- Automotive electrical systems
- CAN
- LIN
- Ethernet
- Debugging communications issues using industry-standard tools
Also useful
- Zonal architecture
- Software-defined vehicle platforms
- Hardware-in-the-loop testing
Role Summary
As a Systems Integration Engineer on the Platform Integration team, you will be a critical link in our vehicle development lifecycle, responsible for integrating and validating software systems from early prototypes to customer launch. You will be the link between hardware and software as we integrate our zonal architectures and systems into both Rivian’s and Volkswagen Group’s future vehicles.
This hands-on role will require the ability to systematically navigate unknown unknowns. The ideal candidate will possess strong system intuition, enabling them to make critical real-time prioritization decisions that accelerate development, enhance testing capabilities, and mitigate program risks.
You will act as a versatile problem-solver, comfortable diving into unfamiliar technical domains and translating component-level issues into system-wide impacts.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, lab cars, and other system assets through all build phases, from bench level boards to early mules to production launch.
- Commissioning and bring-up of interconnected complex systems using hardware and software that will vary from early stage immaturity to post production stability.
- Triage, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex, system-level integration issues that span multiple ECUs and software domains.
- Provide technical analysis to support the prioritization of low-level foundational work versus high-level feature development based on program needs.
- Dive deep into unfamiliar ECU and vehicle subsystem domains and software stacks to resolve integration blockers and ensure system stability.
- Analyze and report on component-level issues, clearly extrapolating the potential system-level risks to engineering leadership.
- Collaborate directly with architecture, platform, and application developers to define and resolve software dependencies.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive, complex sub-systems, or similar consumer electronics devices.
- Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems, with a working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- Fluency with debugging communications issues involving Ethernet and CAN using industry-standard tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Rivian 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 Privacy
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) record keeping; (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.
If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.
Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.
From Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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