Senior Electronics Test Validation Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Electronics validation engineer testing ECUs for Rivian-Volkswagen electric vehicle technologies. Developing test strategies, fixtures, schedules, and failure analysis for component-level validation.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,500 - $135,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing durability and electrical validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with a strong focus on data analytics and risk assessment. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product safety and performance while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Automotive Testing ExperienceBS/MS In Electrical EngineeringLabVIEW Programming SkillsISO/IEC 17025 KnowledgeRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Electrical Stress TestingTest Plan DevelopmentData AnalysisTest Strategy DevelopmentSolderingElectrical TestingEMC TestingRequirements ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisTest Fixture Development

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationRisk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

LabVIEWTestStandJIRAJAMACANCAN-FDLINFlexRay

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveAerospaceElectrical EngineeringISO 16750-2ISO 21780

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for component-level Electronic Control Units (ECUs), focusing on electrical stress testing
Develop detailed test plans, test scripts, and test fixtures with HW/SW design teams
Establish traceability using requirements management tools and version control
Develop test strategies and test cases; review functional and environmental test plans
Provide data analytics from conducted tests
Create test development and execution schedules
Investigate test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction
Identify and assess risks affecting project timing, cost, or quality
Improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of Rivian products
Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience testing automotive or Aerospace/Defense products
3+ years of related experience designing and developing electronics products
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
Experience with laboratory testing and equipment, including bench-level, thermal chamber, electrical, and EMC testing
Soldering and harness fabrication experience preferred
Ability to work cross-functionally with Software, Electrical, and Design teams
Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory requirements
Familiarity with ISO 16750-2 and ISO 21780 electrical test standards
Working knowledge of CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and FlexRay automotive communication systems
Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
LabVIEW, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills preferred
Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies
Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as JIRA and JAMA
Ability to perform root cause analysis
Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs