Systems Integration Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Systems Integration Engineer validating electric-vehicle behaviors across software, hardware, diagnostics, and physical vehicles. Supporting Rivian–Volkswagen Technologies’ software-defined vehicle joint venture through testing and root-cause analysis.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,300 - $159,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive systems integration, embedded software development lifecycles, and validation processes. Proficient in debugging vehicle systems and executing integration test plans while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Automotive Systems IntegrationEmbedded Software Development LifecyclesDebugging Vehicle SystemsPython for Log ParsingTest Case Execution

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Hard Skills

Embedded SystemsVehicle FunctionsIntegration Test PlansPower Transition BehaviorsCAN, LIN, Automotive EthernetHIL SimulationVehicle-Level ValidationISO 26262 Functional SafetyData Analysis ToolsTest Scripting

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTroubleshootingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CANoeCANalyzerWiresharkPythonMATLAB

Industry Keywords

Automotive E/E ArchitecturesVehicle State Control SystemsLow-Voltage Power ManagementHIL EnvironmentsManufacturing Vehicle Bring-Up

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support system-level integration of vehicle features across ECUs, software baselines, and hardware releases
Validate wake, sleep, reset, and power transition behaviors across desk-based, lab-bench/HIL, and in-vehicle environments
Verify software behaviors in physical vehicles and identify gaps between hardware performance and design specifications
Prepare and bring up controllers, next-generation platforms, and networked systems for integration milestones
Coordinate and track new features and system changes through release readiness
Investigate test findings, track dependencies, and document technical issues to drive integration-gap closure
Execute edge-case and degraded-mode testing
Conduct first-line triage and system-level investigations on benches, HIL environments, development vehicles, and in manufacturing
Debug distributed vehicle interactions using logs, network traces, and ECU-level data
Execute integration test plans covering functional behavior, sequencing, timing, fault handling, and regression risk
Document root causes, isolate failures to software or hardware domains, and track corrective actions
Maintain Python scripts, automated test workflows, and analysis methods for log validation and issue triage
Improve system observability and contribute to integration processes, documentation standards, and release-readiness practices
Collaborate with software, hardware, validation, manufacturing, and diagnostics teams as an engineering point of contact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
3+ years of experience in automotive systems integration, embedded systems, validation, or a closely related discipline
Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycles (SDLC) and vehicle functions within automotive E/E architectures
Hands-on experience debugging vehicle systems with CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, or equivalent trace and analysis tools
Direct experience with CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet and basic ECU-level interactions
Experience executing test cases and validating features across bench, HIL, or physical vehicle environments
Ability to use Python for log parsing and basic test scripting, or similar data analysis tools such as MATLAB
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to gather relevant logs and drive structured troubleshooting from ambiguous vehicle behavior to root cause
Preferred: experience testing vehicle power modes, wake/sleep behavior, low-voltage power management, or related vehicle state control systems
Preferred: familiarity with HIL simulation, ECU simulation, or vehicle-level validation workflows
Preferred: familiarity with modern zonal or domain-based E/E architectures
Preferred: basic knowledge of UDS diagnostics or manufacturing vehicle bring-up activities
Preferred: experience in a fast-paced automotive environment with multiple global teams
Preferred: basic understanding of ISO 26262 Functional Safety concepts
Must comply with applicable citizenship and immigration-status laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program eligibility for full-time positions
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellbeing, and financial future