Software Engineer, Thermal Job at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Thermal Controls Engineer role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Thermal Controls Engineer role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for the future of automotive technology. We focus on operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions to address electric vehicle challenges and set standards for software-defined vehicles globally. Role Summary We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Thermal Controls Engineer to join our software development team. This role involves developing and integrating control systems for vehicle features such as cabin cooling/heating, battery cooling/heating, and actuator control. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, preferably with automotive or aerospace control systems experience. Responsibilities Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs. Design and develop control systems for vehicle subsystems like refrigeration, coolant, external airflow, and HVAC, to be executed on embedded controllers. Review requirements and produce high-level functional specifications for control solutions. Create test cases and scripts for unit, SIL, and HIL testing environments. Conduct software testing and calibration on vehicles. Develop diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance. Address root causes across physical, electrical, and software domains to troubleshoot vehicle issues. Prioritize and escalate issues based on impact and program objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related fields. At least 1 year of experience in controls development, integration, or calibration; automotive or aerospace experience preferred. Knowledge of control theory principles and algorithm design, including PID tuning and compensator design. Understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics fundamentals. Experience with C, C++, Rust, and/or Python. Experience with firmware integration, vehicle-level testing, and SW debugging. Familiarity with thermal and HVAC components is a plus. Experience with requirements management, issue tracking, and communication bus monitoring tools is preferred. Experience developing automated test cases in unit, SIL, or HIL environments is preferred. Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed. Additional Information Salary ranges vary by location, with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to request accommodations during the application process. Your personal data will be handled in accordance with our privacy policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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