Staff Systems Engineer, Battery Control - Tustin, United States - Rivian Automotive

Description

About RivianRivian 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 whats 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 SummaryThe Staff Battery Controls Systems Engineer position will lead the high voltage battery's control system architectural definition, requirement development with respect to cell electromechanical influence on battery state estimation by balancing safety and durability with pack and vehicle performance.

This position will work cross-functionally to execute this responsibility, including the battery cell, thermal, design, software, and hardware teams, along with vehicle controls teams with focus on battery state estimation from project kickoff, definition, implementation, validation, and delivery to production.

ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead system design process to analyze upstream requirements (vehicle, powertrain, system), cascade them to BCS sub-system features, and develop system requirement and validation specification.

Lead functional safety development and analysis of safety specific BCS features to comply with ISO-26262 standard and other automotive safety standards.

Lead as the BCS HV battery state estimation SME (Subject Matter Expert) in close collaboration with BMS SW team for algorithm development and implementation with respect to cell electrochemical performance and cell safety consideration and vehicle performance.

Create/update/modify/manage documentation to maintain accurate engineering work products; work with related engineers to review/approve/validate/release the deliverables and changes following Rivian engineering process and toolchainsRepresent the Battery Control Systems Engineering Team as a subject matter expert in Battery Control functional and functional safety areas with crossfunctional development teamsSupport battery program engineers on upstream requirement development, validation, as well as planning and delivery of work products for different program milestonesDevelop and contribute to Fault Tree Analysis, FMEDA analysis, FMEA and generation of software and hardware diagnostic requirementsCommunicate and drive cross functional development of control requirements with vehicle attribute, functional safety, propulsion, thermal, and energy management teamsCollaborate with system integration and validation engineers on validation planning; support validation execution and result review; support trouble shooting to determine solutions to observed issuesAdapt and work within dynamic development timelines of multiple programs, with accelerated hardware production timelines, and software release cadenceQuickly transition to a variety of engineering discipline work, from high-level cross sub-system projects to specific component focus, depending on need of the team and stage of development/ productionQualificationsStrong background on electrochemical performance and limitations of the cell chemistry with experience on SW development for battery state estimation algorithm5+ years of work experience in HV Battery and/or EV powertrain systemExperience with model-based design to create control systems and simulation models with Matlab/SimulinkAt least a bachelors degree in engineering disciplinePrevious experience in automotive product development environments, familiar with development process, product launches and production schedulesKnowledge of battery sensing technology and battery management architectural designPrevious hands-on experience with design according to ISO 26262, especially part 4/5/6Experience with system requirement development from the ground up, using systematic engineering analysisExcellent problem-solving skills; reliant on core engineering principles and common senseStrong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, both in presentation and technical writingDisplay a positive attitude and motivation to perform whatever tasks necessary to get the job doneDisplay aptitude with a variety of engineering tools such as CAN loggers, software debuggers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and HV test equipmentPreferred: Experience with C-programming on embedded systems, proficient skills in Python to support data analysisPreferred: Versed in software development, hardware testing, and production procurement timelinesPreferred: Versed with automated requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA, Doors, etc.) and issue tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla, etc.).

Pay DisclosureSalary Range for California-Based Applicants:
$168,000-193,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law)

Benefits Summary:

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