Role SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and innovative Controls Software Engineer to join our Thermal Controls software development team. This role is integral to the development and integration of control systems for various vehicle features, including cabin cooling, cabin heating, battery cooling, battery heating, and actuator control development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with a focus on automotive or aerospace control systems.
Responsibilities- Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs
- Architect and develop control systems for various vehicle subsystems such as refrigeration, coolant, external airflow, and HVAC to be executed on embedded controllers
- Review requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs to offer control solutions
- Create test cases and scripts to validate features in unit test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments
- Conduct software testing and calibration on vehicles
- Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance
- Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to troubleshoot functional problems within our vehicles by addressing root causes across physical, electrical, and software domains.
- Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives for prompt resolution
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields
- 1+ years of experience working with controls development, integration, or calibration - automotive or aerospace experience preferred
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and/or Python
- Knowledgeable about control theory principles & algorithm design like compensator design and PID tuning
- Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer and thermodynamics
- Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level
- Familiar with thermal and HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules preferred
- Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent) preferred
- Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent) preferred
- Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer or equivalent) preferred
- Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, or equivalent) preferred
- Working experience with developing automated test cases in the unit testing, SIL, and/or HIL environment; Pytest, OpenHTF, or equivalent experience preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 15% as required
Total RewardsTotal 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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