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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

HIL Systems Engineer II

Irvine, California (Remote)$107k–$147.1kfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies to design and maintain Hardware-In-the-Loop test systems for embedded vehicle controllers. In this on-site Irvine role, you'll validate control systems, perform failure analysis, and collaborate with firmware and subsystem engineers to advance electric vehicle technology.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop HIL test systems for embedded vehicle controllers using platforms like dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or OPAL-RT
  • Setup, maintain, and document HIL infrastructure while conducting validation testing against design specifications
  • Collaborate with subsystem and firmware engineers to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Lead root cause analysis of HIL hardware failures and document lessons learned
  • Work with platform teams on product architecture development including actuator control and electrical safety simulation
  • Propose and develop improvements to HIL infrastructure to increase test coverage

What they're looking for

  • Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test systems (dSPACE, NI VeriStand, OPAL-RT)
  • Embedded control systems and vehicle subsystems knowledge
  • Communication protocols (CAN, XCP, LIN, FlexRay, CAN-FD, CAN over Ethernet)
  • Python scripting and Pytest automation
  • Vehicle communication bus tools (CANalyzer, CANoe)
  • Test equipment operation (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
  • Electrical safety practices and high-voltage systems
  • Issue tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla)

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual company performance bonus program
  • Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Family planning programs
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is developing next-generation software-defined electric vehicles through a joint venture, focusing on systems architecture, battery management, and safety-critical systems. The company is hiring engineers in software architecture, embedded systems, functional safety, test integration, and audio systems to build reliable and compliant EV platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your hands-on experience with HIL platforms—which have you used most extensively and what test scenarios have you validated?
  • Walk us through a time you debugged a hardware failure in a HIL system; how did you approach root cause analysis?
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