Role Summary

This role is responsible for the development and integration testing of electric motor control and embedded software features on vehicle platforms. You will report to the Manager of Propulsion Drive Controls and Integration out of our Carson, CA location.

Responsibilities

• Work with Controls Engineers and Embedded Software Engineers to test and verify the functionality of motor controls and inverter software features across vehicle dynamics, infotainment, connectivity, thermal, and other domains
• Lead vehicle testing and integration activities. Maintain the health of the vehicle fleet and root-cause software, mechanical, and electrical issues
• Develop and test motor control algorithms and calibrations for high-power electric drive systems consisting of high-voltage power converters and electric motors, including surface-mounted permanent magnet machines, interior permanent magnet machines, induction machines, and other machine technologies
• Perform validation testing at the system level and subcomponent level according to specifications and validation documentations
• Perform software regression and release testing for inverter control algorithms on dyno and vehicle platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, vehicle test, diagnostics, and service teams
• Collaborate with other test teams to help ensure full test coverage across:
  • high-voltage dynamometer tests
  • hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests
  • sub-component tests
  • system-level (vehicle) tests
• Provide technical and constructive feedback to feature owners based on vehicle testing and data analysis
• Work as part of a fast-paced, diverse team of professionals supporting component development, subsystem integration, and vehicle integration
• Participate in vehicle test trip support for cold- and hot-weather testing. • Stay abreast of new technologies, competitive methods, and products
• Submit patents and trade secrets to advance Rivian's intellectual property portfolio in the field of propulsion drive controls

Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of EV industry experience or equivalent
• Hands-on experience working in vehicle test environments and high-voltage, high-power laboratory settings
• Knowledge of the theory and principles of AC electric machine drives and three-phase switching power converter topologies
• Extensive experience with data logging methodologies and hardware implementations
• Extensive experience with software tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or similar
• Good understanding of vehicle dynamics
• Fluency in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink, including modeling and simulation of electric drives
• Experience developing digital control algorithms for three-phase switching power converters and AC electric machines
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%, based on business demands
• Fluency in C and C++ programming languages
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and a high degree of autonomy

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 171,100-213,900 for Southern California 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). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than August 15th, 2026.