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Software Engineering Intern – Vehicle Controls
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. Work on embedded software or controls algorithms for vehicle domains including propulsion and dynamics, energy storage and charging, thermal and HVAC systems, body controls, functional safety, or systems engineering and test automation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in embedded software development and controls algorithms within vehicle domains, with a strong foundation in C or C++ programming and exposure to Python for testing. Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and functional safety concepts enhances capability in systems engineering and test automation.
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Tech Stack
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Key responsibilities & impact- Work on embedded software or controls algorithms for vehicle domains including propulsion and dynamics, energy storage and charging, thermal and HVAC systems, body controls, functional safety, or systems engineering and test automation
- Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain
- Write production quality code in C or C++, with Python used for test tooling
- Collaborate with systems engineers and test engineers to validate features before deployment
- Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments and help debug issues
- Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to the team throughout the internship
- Potential project work includes battery management, charging, energy distribution, thermal/HVAC controls, body controls, lighting, vehicle dynamics or propulsion controls, functional safety, automated testing, requirements definition, architecture, and homologation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
- Proficiency in C or C++, with some exposure to Python
- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship (preferred)
- Coursework or project experience with embedded systems, control theory, or real time operating systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet (preferred)
- Exposure to MATLAB and Simulink for controls modeling (preferred)
- Interest or coursework in functional safety concepts such as ISO 26262 (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible for housing stipend
- Health coverage
- Retirement savings
- Time off
- Family planning programs
- Potential annual company performance bonus program (full-time positions)
- Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) (full-time positions)