Connectivity Test and Integration Engineer

Job description

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 As an engineer focusing on test execution and connectivity integration for the Connectivity Software team at Rivian Volkswagen Group Technologies, you will work alongside software developers, systems integrators, and system engineers to test and integrate features such as WiFi, cellular, Ethernet and GPS domains along with telemetry, mobile app integration, and Internet-dependent vehicle features.

The connectivity test and integration engineer will primarily create and execute formal tests of connectivity features on vehicle and bench environments.

The connectivity test and integration engineer will own the execution and reporting of test milestones such as daily smoke tests, end-to-end release tests, and pre-release regression tests.

The connectivity test and integration engineer will also be responsible for automation of test cases using an established Python-based test framework.

The connectivity test and integration engineer may also support other vehicle development activities which require connectivity support.

These development activities may include drives in pre-production vehicles and will provide exposure to vehicle networks, cloud connectivity, and fleet management.

Responsibilities Your typical day looks like this: Perform an OTA of the latest nightly image on one of our Rivian fleet vehicles and take it home for the night; during your commute, you are observing the vehicle for established connected feature behavior and monitoring for any new unexpected behaviors.

Arrive at the office after letting the vehicle build soak overnight on the fleet vehicle; during your commute, you are also executing smoke tests and observing connected features to identify any feature regressions.

Analyze overnight test data and publish the nightly report across distribution channels.

Execute more detailed tests in the lab or in the vehicle as feature builds are ready.

Support other systems integrators with investigation of field issues; attempt to replicate scenarios using the lab or the vehicle.

Core capabilities and behaviors should include: Strong fundamentals for test execution and documentation.

Working knowledge of Python; Pytest experience a plus.

Test environment setup and configuration to include vehicle, bench, and lab setups; be comfortable with following a schematic and assembling a lab from a bill of materials.

The ability to correlate meaningful feedback from disparate data sets.

Keen observation skills of wireless (WiFi, 5G, LTE, GPS, Bluetooth) behavior and performance; know the difference between signal strength and link speed.

Ability to identify and distinguish issues in hardware and/or software.

Engage in discussions to test, bug fix, and optimize feature development based on data.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.

Experience with test management suites such as TestRail, JAMA, Allure, or Zephyr.

Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence).

A theoretical or working understanding of the OSI model and network protocols.

Basic proficiency with scripting languages including Python and/or Shell.

Basic proficiency with database manipulation and data presentation.

Ability to thrive under pressure and time constraints.

Availability to travel and/or support activities during off-peak hours as-needed.

Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $108,000 - $135,000 USD (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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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.

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Required Skill Profession

Engineers