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Staff Vehicle Systems Engineer Apply for the Staff Vehicle Systems Engineer role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies . About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world. By combining expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, intelligent, sustainable for everyone. Role Summary At Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, our mission revolves around developing vehicles powered by software and data. As a Vehicle Systems Engineer, you will be a crucial part of our team, working alongside engineers across various disciplines to design, develop, and integrate complex vehicle systems. You will play a key role in ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software components, contributing to the overall performance, reliability, and safety of our electric vehicles. Responsibilities Establish best practices for developing integrated vehicle systems, including requirements, architectures, and designs. Hold teams accountable for overall vehicle level requirements to enable subsystem decomposition and development. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, etc.) to ensure system compatibility and seamless subsystem integration. Identify and mitigate potential risks in system designs. Communicate system risks to senior leadership to inform product plans. Decompose the vehicle system into subsystems and ensure end‑to‑end functionality. Lead system‑wide analysis to ensure vehicle‑level performance metrics are met during integration. Lead and coordinate cross‑functional subsystem teams to deliver integrated subsystems and features. Arbitrate tradeoffs between vehicle and component‑level requirements and across different domains. Work with feature champions to align user stories and resolve conflicting requirements. Collaborate with key stakeholders (customers, engineers, business partners and leadership) to ensure all are informed and aligned on the technical direction. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline. 6+ years of experience in systems engineering with a leadership role. Experience with vehicle or similarly complex integrated systems development and launches. In‑depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software domains. Ability to lead and work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California based applicants: $186,000 - $243,600 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). 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. We are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodations, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know, affiliates, and service providers. Data may be transferred or stored internationally, including in the United States, Canada, and the European Union, subject to applicable laws. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) for more information. 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