Staff Electronics Validation Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years in electronics characterization and validation testing
  • Hands-on experience in design verification and validation testing
  • Familiarity with lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies)
  • Experience operating thermal chambers and vibration tables
  • Proficiency in data analysis and report generation

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed design verification and validation test plans
  • Lead execution of validation test plans per project milestones
  • Own test coverage reports and perform analysis
  • Provide early feedback on design decisions and testability
  • Create and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports
  • Plan and lead testing efforts during validation phases
  • Coordinate test resources and manage validation schedules
  • Lead cross-functional analysis of non-compliance test results

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Eligibility for annual performance bonuses
  • Opportunity for equity participation
Full Job Description
Role Summary
  • Develop detailed design verification and validation test plans for Infotainment, Telematics, or ADAS ECU programs.
  • Lead the execution of validation test plans according to project milestones (DVP&R, PVP&R) to ensure the reliability of the design for mass production
  • Own test coverage reports and analysis
  • Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and their testability
  • Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
  • Plan and lead technicians during the durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for component-level testing of ECUs
  • Coordinate test resources and own validation schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams
  • Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during validation cycles by leveraging data analysis to identify and address underlying issues


Responsibilities
  • BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
  • Hands-on experience in design verification and validation testing
  • Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc
  • Experience operating thermal chambers and vibration tables
  • Experience in data analysis and report generation


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
  • Hands-on experience in design verification and validation testing
  • Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc
  • Experience operating thermal chambers and vibration tables
  • Experience in data analysis and report generation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Databricks or similar environment
  • Experience with automated test equipment
Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. For more information on RV Tech's comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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