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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration Test Engineer, Autonomy - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Regression Testing, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Wireshark, Diagnostic Tools, Git, Git Flow, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Canoe Software, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=92d8193755c53977 ## About the Role * B.S. in an Engineering discipline, Associate degree, Technical certification (Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience with 2-5+ years working with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or complex embedded electronic systems. * Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark). * Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills; ability to read wiring diagrams, utilize multimeters/oscilloscopes, and safely work on prototype vehicle electrical architectures. * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Experience with test-track driving or autonomous safety-driver training is highly desirable., * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments. * Familiarity or hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Git workflows for tracking software branches and builds. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and issue-tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence. * Experience with High-Voltage (HV) electric vehicle platforms and propulsion systems. ## Description We are seeking an Autonomy Systems Integration Test Engineer to join our Autonomy Systems Integration team in Palo Alto. This role bridges the gap between hands-on vehicle integration and robust systems test execution. You will be responsible for executing daily integration testing, troubleshooting system-level behaviors, and ensuring autonomous hardware and software function seamlessly with core vehicle subsystems.We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running with hands-on vehicle bring-up and testing, with the long-term career trajectory to scale into automated test design, release strategy, and systems engineering. Daily Systems Test & Regression Execution * Execute and maintain daily automated and manual regression test suites on both prototype vehicles and test benches to ensure the stability of our Autonomy stack on continuous integration/nightly builds. * Review Merge Requests (MRs) and incoming software changes tied to nightly builds to anticipate and track potential integration impacts. * Conduct preliminary functional verification of autonomy software releases on test vehicles prior to hand-off to validation teams. Root-Cause Analysis & Investigation * Utilize data analysis tools, diagnostic traces, and logs to accurately reproduce, isolate, and debug system failures. * Collaborate with software, hardware, and core development teams to root-cause issues, serving as a technical bridge between vehicle-level failures and engineering teams. * Support the integration of critical bugfixes for software regressions, coordinating with cross-functional teams as necessary. Prototype Bring-Up & Instrumentation * Support the setup, hardware instrumentation, sensor calibration, and software configuration of new prototype vehicle platforms and upcoming feature programs. * Review feature-level vehicle behavior during closed-course and real-world testing to verify performance matches engineering requirements. * Support occasional, targeted data collection drives and mileage accumulation activities as required to meet specific engineering milestones. Test Strategy Development and Definition * Partner with leadership to transition from pure test execution to helping define how the system is tested. * Assist in designing, documenting, and implementing detailed test plans, release-level validation strategies, and scalable test suites. ## Related Videos - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Why Git Still Matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100288-why-git-still-matters) - [Applying DevOps in Flutter mobile development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/60-applying-devops-in-flutter-mobile-development) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable)