About Rivian 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. Role Summary The Electronics Test and Validation team owns the module-level validation testing for all R|V Tech electronic control units (ECUs). It is our responsibility to make sure R|VTech electronics are designed and manufactured correctly. With this goal in mind, we develop scalable tools, processes, hardware, and software solutions deployed for characterization, validation, and manufacturing. In this role, you will be a technical manager for a team of electrical engineers and technicians with the crucial role of owning the electrical characterization of vehicle electronics. You’ll work crossfunctionally to ensure that our electronics are designed to meet functional and performance requirements Responsibilities Hiring, leading, and mentoring an expert team of electrical characterization engineers and technicians Develop detailed characterization test plans for ECU programs with input from reliability and design teams Lead the execution of test plans during the different phases of design and validation Own test coverage reports and test data analysis Oversee engineers, technicians, and external partners performing bench- level characterization at IC and PCBA levels Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and their testability Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs Coordinate test resources and own test schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during testing by leveraging data analysis to identify and address underlying issues Qualifications BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field 10+ years of hands-on experience in electronics characterization and validation testing 5+ years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers and technicians 5+ years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers and technicians Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc Knowledge of automation tools to speed up test execution and reporting Experience in data analysis and report generation using Python Extreme sense of ownership and responsibility for the overall quality and functionality of electronic components and systems developed by R|V Tech. Nice To Have : Experience using SQL Experience with Databricks or similar data management environment Experience with automated test equipment Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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