Role SummaryWe are seeking an Autonomy Systems Integration Test Engineer to join our Autonomy Systems Integration team in Palo Alto. This role bridges the gap between hands-on vehicle integration and robust systems test execution. You will be responsible for executing daily integration testing, troubleshooting system-level behaviors, and ensuring autonomous hardware and software function seamlessly with core vehicle subsystems.We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running with hands-on vehicle bring-up and testing, with the long-term career trajectory to scale into automated test design, release strategy, and systems engineering.
Responsibilities Daily Systems Test & Regression Execution- Execute and maintain daily automated and manual regression test suites on both prototype vehicles and test benches to ensure the stability of our Autonomy stack on continuous integration/nightly builds.
- Review Merge Requests (MRs) and incoming software changes tied to nightly builds to anticipate and track potential integration impacts.
- Conduct preliminary functional verification of autonomy software releases on test vehicles prior to hand-off to validation teams.
Root-Cause Analysis & Investigation- Utilize data analysis tools, diagnostic traces, and logs to accurately reproduce, isolate, and debug system failures.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and core development teams to root-cause issues, serving as a technical bridge between vehicle-level failures and engineering teams.
- Support the integration of critical bugfixes for software regressions, coordinating with cross-functional teams as necessary.
Prototype Bring-Up & Instrumentation- Support the setup, hardware instrumentation, sensor calibration, and software configuration of new prototype vehicle platforms and upcoming feature programs.
- Review feature-level vehicle behavior during closed-course and real-world testing to verify performance matches engineering requirements.
- Support occasional, targeted data collection drives and mileage accumulation activities as required to meet specific engineering milestones.
Test Strategy Development and Definition- Partner with leadership to transition from pure test execution to helping define how the system is tested.
- Assist in designing, documenting, and implementing detailed test plans, release-level validation strategies, and scalable test suites.
Qualifications- B.S. in an Engineering discipline, Associate degree, Technical certification (Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience with 2-5+ years working with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or complex embedded electronic systems.
- Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark).
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills; ability to read wiring diagrams, utilize multimeters/oscilloscopes, and safely work on prototype vehicle electrical architectures.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Experience with test-track driving or autonomous safety-driver training is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments.
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Git workflows for tracking software branches and builds.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and issue-tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with High-Voltage (HV) electric vehicle platforms and propulsion systems.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $105,100-$131,400 for San Francisco Bay Area 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.
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.
