Vehicle Test Technician

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated technically-minded individual to support vehicle -level testing of our ADAS and Autonomy features. The Vehicle Test Technician will join Rivian’s Autonomy Systems Validation team working cross-functionally with engineers and technicians and will be responsible for in-vehicle testing & data acquisition, test vehicle instrumentation and bring-up, robotic platform upkeep and robot operations. They will assist validation engineers with ADAS and Functional Safety vehicle testing on track. The successful candidate will have a background in vehicle testing, electronics, robotics and/or electric vehicle architecture, light fabrication work and be organized, learn quickly and take pride in getting things done to a high standard in a fluid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of vehicles for testing, including flashing software, instrumentation installation and troubleshooting of data loggers, test equipment and ADAS test robots.
• Support validation engineers with vehicle tests and data capture to evaluate prototype vehicles and systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test vehicle and robot hardware and software, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Assist senior technicians with the design, build and modification of vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed.
• Document setup, troubleshooting and test results, communicate issues and propose improvements.
• Manage inventory and liaise with suppliers, test labs and proving grounds as needed.
• Fabricate, modify or repair test equipment, brackets, mounts and hardware as needed.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience operating, instrumenting, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced electronics, mechatronics, robotics or vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with in-vehicle data acquisition and logging systems.
• Experience with ground truth equipment (Oxford OXTS, Novatel, dGPS, Racelogic VBOX).
• Understanding of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, Flexray, XCP, Ethernet, LIN) and relevant debug tools (Vector CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, Python, etc.).
• Experience flashing and debugging vehicle systems.
• Excellent technical, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• CAD, 3D printing, welding, machining, electronics and wiring harness repair skills are desirable but not essential
• Experience with steering, braking and acceleration robots, robot test targets, tow targets (Moshon, AB Dynamics, 4A, Messring, Humanetics) a plus.
• Experience with ADAS, autonomous vehicles, functional safety, regulatory testing, vehicle dynamics or a related field (ex. US NCAP, EU NCAP, IIHS, ISO26262 / IEC61508, Automotive SPICE) a plus.
• Experience driving prototype vehicles, including proving grounds a plus.
• Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management or a similar technical discipline a plus.

Requirements:

• Valid US driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
• Minimum age of 21
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period)
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring

Pay Disclosure

The Hourly Pay range for this role is $32.54 - $40.67 for Arizona based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee).

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Rivian 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 [email protected].

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Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.