Systems Integration Engineer

About the role

As a Systems Integration Engineer on the Platform Integration team, you will bridge hardware and software across Rivian and Volkswagen Group future vehicles. You will work hands‑on with prototype, lab, and production vehicles to integrate and validate complex zonal architectures and ensure system stability from early development through launch.

Key responsibilities

• Perform software integration and validation on prototype vehicles, bench‑level boards, early mules and production units.
• Commission and bring‑up interconnected systems, handling hardware and software at varying maturity levels.
• Triage, debug, and conduct root‑cause analysis on system‑level issues spanning multiple ECUs and software domains.
• Provide technical analysis to prioritize foundational work versus feature development.
• Investigate unfamiliar ECU and subsystem domains to resolve integration blockers.
• Analyze component‑level issues and communicate system‑level risk to engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with architecture, platform, and application developers to define and resolve software dependencies.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of experience in automotive, complex subsystems, or consumer electronics.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical system dependencies and automotive communication protocols.

Required skills

• CAN communication protocol
• LIN communication protocol
• Ethernet communication protocol