Thermal Firmware Test & Integration Engineer

Company: Rivian
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Thermal Firmware Test & Integration Engineer - Develop embedded firmware to control various thermal electromechanical components.

- Collaborate with Systems Engineers and SME to define and iterate requirements

- Integrate various supplier components

- Support thermal testing for battery cooling and heating, powertrain cooling and cabin comfort features.

- Support cold and hot weather thermal controls testing.

- Define and implement various tests that include:

-Software unit test

-Component HIL tests

-Sub System HIL tests

- Work with UX/UI teams to ensure system meets all HVAC requirements meets as per expectation.

- Support in-vehicle testing, labcar testing and thermal rig testing.

- A degree in either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Software Engineering

- 5+ years of experience in vehicle and system development

- 5+years of experience in vehicle firmware testing and debugging

- Basic understanding of refrigeration cycle and fluid mechanics is a plus.

- Understanding of Electric vehicle thermal system and Vehicle HVAC is a plus.

- Ability to take large concepts, decompose into realizable deliverables and work with team members to distribute tasks and execute individual responsibilities with minimal guidance-

- Ability to thrive under pressure and time constraints, apply creative and critically thinking to deliver exceptional results

Department: Energy Management Systems

Location: Irvine, CA

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. We operate development centers in Plymouth, MI, Irvine, CA and San Jose, CA, and Surrey, England, as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.

Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.

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