Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Power Modes

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Define and maintain scalable Vehicle Power Modes architecture across future generations of RVT vehicle platforms .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $146,900 - $201,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive embedded systems integration, vehicle power distribution, and ECU diagnostics, with a strong ability to translate complex vehicle behaviors into technical requirements and integration plans. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing dependencies across software and hardware domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Embedded Systems IntegrationVehicle Power DistributionCAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet AnalysisPython, MATLAB ProficiencyISO 26262 Functional Safety

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Hard Skills

Vehicle Power Modes ArchitectureTechnical Requirements TranslationState Machines and Sequence DiagramsIntegration Plans DevelopmentRoot-Cause Investigation

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Verbal CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

CANoeCANalyzerWiresharkJamaJira

Industry Keywords

Embedded Software LifecyclesDistributed Vehicle ArchitecturesZonal Controller ArchitecturesLow-Voltage Energy ManagementVehicle State Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain scalable Vehicle Power Modes architecture across future generations of RVT vehicle platforms
Translate complex vehicle behaviors into technical requirements, state machines, timing diagrams, and sequence diagrams
Own cross-functional dependency management across software, hardware, diagnostics, validation, manufacturing, and partner teams
Establish integration milestones, readiness criteria, gates, risks, and escalation paths
Serve as a central technical point of contact for software baselines, feature integration, and system-level tradeoffs
Coordinate power-mode behavior across distributed controllers and vehicle systems
Drive integration, debug, and release closure from early development through production-ready firmware
Lead system-level investigations using vehicle logs, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and ECU diagnostics
Improve observability and diagnostics so power-state failures can be isolated quickly across bench, HIL, vehicle, factory, and field environments
Develop and maintain integration plans connecting requirements, implementation, test coverage, and release readiness
Communicate technical status, risks, decisions, and dependencies to engineering and leadership stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems integration, vehicle systems, or a closely related discipline
Strong understanding of vehicle power distribution, embedded software lifecycles, ECU interactions, and distributed vehicle architectures
Experience with CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet analysis tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, or equivalent
Experience translating system behavior into requirements, state machines, sequence diagrams, and integration plans
Experience with requirement management and issue-tracking tools such as Jama and Jira
Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for log analysis, data analysis, and automation
Ability to lead structured root-cause investigations across software, hardware, networks, and diagnostics
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate complex technical and stakeholder dynamics
Experience with zonal controller architectures and modern E/E systems
Experience with Vehicle Power Modes, wake and sleep behavior, low-voltage energy management, or vehicle state control
Experience working across multiple vehicle programs or in a joint-venture environment
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety concepts
Experience driving integration through launch, release, manufacturing, or field issue resolution
Current authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program; this role has an annual bonus target of 10%
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs