Vehicle Dynamics and Propulsion Systems Engineer
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
This is what you’ll do
Define, design, architect and drive development of Vehicle Dynamics features relating to Propulsion, Chassis Controls, Torque vectoring and Active Driveline by:
- Working cross functionally to define User Stories and Performance Attributes
- Architecting end to end solutions for vehicle features
- Developing and documenting functional requirements
- Ensuring requirements traceability from the vehicle level all the way down to component level.
- Serving as the interface between other technical functional domains to ensure proper vehicle level quality and integration is met.
- Managing and moderating requirement reviews.
- Leading DFMEA efforts and work products using Rivian’s FMEA software tool.
- Developing and documenting System level Functional Safety work products compliant with ISO 26262 standard guidelines.
- Leading Hazard Analysis of each vehicle feature
- Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with the development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
- Assisting in troubleshooting issues found during validation testing.
This is what you’ll need:
-B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
-Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the requirement management process of safety critical systems.
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience design and developing systems for ground up
-Requirement management tool experience (such as DOORS or Jama).
-Experience with power electronic validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)
-Understanding of industry guideline processes applied to safety critical automotive systems (ISO 26262).
-Experience leading DFMEAs and the 5 Step VDA approach.
-Experience with DFMEA software tools (such as IQRM).
-Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
-Good team player with great communication skills.
-Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.
This is where you’ll work:
Department: Vehicle Controls
Location: Irvine, CA
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