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# Sr. Staff Test & Validation Engineer, Motor Systems

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** Carson, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Software Maintenance, Scripting, CAPL, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9aa95b43736b1f51

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of Electrical Motors or Electrical HW testing & development experience required
 * Expertise in NI LabVIEW programming & thorough knowledge of CAN communication/debugging
 * Experience in NI Veristand configuration, development & maintenance of new & existing HIL systems
 * Experience with Test control, Data acquisition systems, building test control cabinets & calibrating instrumentation
 * Experience in Vector CANalyzer/canoe scripting in CAPL
 * Expertise in instrumentation such as thermocouples, torque sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, flow meters
 * Experience in data analysis and scripting for automated data analysis & visualization tools such as NI
diadem, Python & Matlab is preferred

 * Strong problem-solving skills & Experience with Electrical, Mechanical Hardware trouble shooting
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

## Description

In this position, you will be executing hardware and software test and validation plans to ensure the performance, durability, and reliability of electric motor & lube systems. This role entails designing test setups, conducting tests, detailed data analysis & report generation. You will be part of the Electric Power Conversion group located at the Carson, California, facility.

 * Lead development and maintenance of Software tools focused on Traction motor test systems, data acquisition methods, test automation scripts & automated data analysis
 * Lead test & data acquisition Hardware setups for electric motor systems, electric drive units, motor lubrication & thermal systems
 * Lead design validation plans, end-to-end validation activity, and guide test operators to execute testing and report generation
 * Design & develop NI or equivalent HW test control cabinets, including electrical panels, wiring diagrams, low-voltage harnesses & interfaces
 * Ensure test systems are controlled in a safe and consistent manner. Create summary reports for all conducted tests and events and provide data analytics from the collected data
 * Responsible for building new lab setups, selecting test equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance


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