Systems Engineer

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Role Summary: As an ADAS Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role within a dynamic, cross functional team, designing, developing and validating core system architectures for our next-generation driver-assistance and autonomy platforms. We are seeking a forward thinking and highly skilled systems engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses deep expertise in ADAS sensors, actuators, HW-SW architectures, vehicle motion controls, and vehicle simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Understand the lifecycle management of comprehensive system and software requirements for Level 2 through Level 5 ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
• Translate high-level functional objectives into granular, testable engineering specifications for state machines, control algorithms, and overall system dynamics.
• Engage in deep cross-functional collaboration with HMI/UX, functional safety, cybersecurity, and product management to integrate multi-disciplinary requirements.
• Utilize MATLAB, Simulink, and advanced simulation environments (SIL/HIL) to iterate, tune, and validate complex algorithm performance against defined criteria.
• Drive the development of Functional Safety work products in strict alignment with ISO 26262 industry standards.
• Partner with validation teams to perform root-cause analysis, debug system issues, and refine design iterations based on empirical data.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• [5-7]+ years of experience in ADAS, robotics, or automotive controls development.
• Strong foundation in classical and modern control theory (e.g., stability analysis, state-space methods, MPC).
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow for modeling and simulation.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics (longitudinal and lateral).
• Experience with programming in Python / C / C++ / Rust.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, SysML/UML).
• Experience with validation efforts at different test levels (MIL, SIL, HIL, Component, Vehicle).
• Experience performing DFMEA and /or STPA.
• Excellent cause and effect analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in applying AI/ML techniques to engineering workflows.
• Specific experience with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI is a major plus.
• Proven experience taking an ADAS feature from concept to production.
• Experience with ADAS Simulators (CARLA or proprietary tools) while integrating motion controls.

Please Note: This role will be employed through a 3rd Party.

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements. In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.