Staff Vehicle Systems Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Establish best practices for developing integrated vehicle systems, including requirements, architectures, and designs .

Posted 8/1/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,000 - $256,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for integrated vehicle systems, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead teams in the development and integration of complex subsystems while ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.

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Systems EngineeringCross-Functional Team LeadershipIntegrated Vehicle Systems DevelopmentRisk ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems ArchitectureSubsystem DecompositionVehicle Level RequirementsPerformance Metrics AnalysisMechanical Domain KnowledgeElectrical Domain KnowledgeSoftware Domain Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCollaborationAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Integrated Systems DevelopmentSubsystem IntegrationUser StoriesStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish best practices for developing integrated vehicle systems, including requirements, architectures, and designs
Hold teams accountable for overall vehicle level requirements to enable subsystem decomposition and development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, etc.) to ensure system compatibility and seamless subsystem integration
Identify and mitigate potential risks in system designs
Communicate system risks to senior leadership to inform product plans
Decompose the vehicle system into subsystems and ensure end-to-end functionality
Lead system wide analysis to ensure vehicle level performance metrics are met during integration
Lead and coordinate cross-functional subsystem teams to deliver integrated subsystems and features
Arbitrate tradeoffs between vehicle and component-level requirements and across different domains
Work with feature champions to align user stories and resolve conflicting requirements
Collaborate with key stakeholders (customers, engineers, business partners and leadership) to ensure all are informed and aligned on the technical direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline
6+ years of experience in systems engineering with experience in a leadership role
Experience with vehicle or similarly complex integrated systems development and launches
In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Annual company performance bonus program