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    Staff Dynamometer Controls Engineer - Palo Alto, United States - Rivian

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    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 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 Summary:

    The Future Programs team exists to expand the definition of Electric Adventure Vehicle with new products and ecosystem solutions. We are specifically focused on addressing local transportation and the outsized impact towards Keeping the World Adventurous Forever that comes with disrupting short, high emission trips.

    Responsibilities:
    • Create and develop automated Dyno validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
    • Provide onsite support to install and verify new Dyno units or perform modifications, upgrades, or troubleshooting for existing systems. This can include cabinets, load boxes, power supplies, IO channels, communications networks, PCs and displays
    • Coordinate design and custom test fixtures and sensors for data acquisition equipment as needed
    • Model, Design, Develop, Validate and Ship control system algorithms and embedded software for lightweight propulsions systems and various user input devices (binary, proportional, etc)
    • Contribute to requirements engineering, HIL, SIL workstreams
    • Define system regression test cases and pass/fail criteria
    • Collaborate closely with mechanical design, electrical design, test, and embedded software teams
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum of M.S. in formal mechanical or electrical engineering education with focus on control system theory. Higher degree preferred
    • 2+ years of education in control systems theory development
    • 2+ years of engineering experience in dyno testing environment, developing systems with electric rotating machinery
    • Knowledge of data acquisition systems and data analysis techniques
    • Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of dynamical systems, control theory, high frequency/high bandwidth applications
    • Significant knowledge and experience developing custom real time solutions in MATLAB/Simulink RT/Stateflow
    • Strong understand of rotating machine dynamics, friction, backlash, NVH and controls methods to mitigate
    • Significant experience developing solutions with flexible RT hardware - examples Speedgoat, dSpace, NewEagle, etc....
    • Experience in developing custom UIs for test and development applications
    • Strong understanding of BLDC motor control, various input sensors, low level/high speed signal formats as well as over typical network protocols such as CAN and EtherCat
    • Deep skill in leveraging MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape suite for design and target code generation
    • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
    • Knowledge of the constraints and tactics required to develop code sets compatible with resource constrained micro controllers (in addition to rapid prototyping platforms)
    Pay Disclosure:

    Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $186, $232, actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

    Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

    Company Statements:

    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. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at

    Candidate Data Privacy

    Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (Candidate Personal Data). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

    Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivians service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

    Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

    Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.



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