> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3465714-staff-thermal-controls-test-and-integration-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3465714-staff-thermal-controls-test-and-integration-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Thermal Controls Test and Integration Engineer - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $171,100.0 - $235,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, System Software, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), Pytest - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a4f9450bc4224680 ## About the Role We are currently looking for a skilled and driven Controls Test and Integration Engineer to become part of our Thermal Control Software Development team. This team is dedicated to creating state-of-the-art software for thermal controls in automotive vehicles including refrigeration, coolant, and HVAC systems. The perfect candidate will possess a solid foundation in software integration and vehicle integration., * Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering * 5+ years of experience working with control systems - automotive or aerospace experience preferred * Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and/or Python * Working experience with requirements management tools (Jama, Doors, or equivalent) preferred * Working experience with issue tracking tools (Jira or equivalent) preferred * Working experience with communication bus monitoring tools (Vector CANalyzer or equivalent) preferred * Working experience with software calibration tools (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, or equivalent) preferred * Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level * Working experience with developing automated test cases in the unit testing, SIL, and/or HIL environment; Pytest, OpenHTF, or equivalent experience preferred * Experience with electrical and communication system integration for system level and vehicle level test assets preferred * Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer and thermodynamics * Familiar with thermal and HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules * Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as required ## Description * Technical Leadership: Lead requirements and test coverage development across virtual and physical assets including but not limited to SIL, HIL, and vehicles * Track feature maturity through test coverage across unit testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and vehicle level test assets * Design and document detailed test cases and scripts for validating feature functionality in SIL and HIL environments * Design and document test cases at system and vehicle levels based on system and software requirements * Gather data from communication systems commonly used in embedded systems like CAN and Ethernet as well as from vehicle telemetry stored in the cloud * Work with firmware developers and systems engineers to diagnose issues and drive resolution * Test and calibrate thermal management features for cabin HVAC, refrigeration systems, and coolant systems to achieve attributes targets including performance, range, NVH, and cabin comfort * Plan and coordinate test assets to characterize and validate software functionality * Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives * Collaborate with software and hardware systems engineers to develop and refine requirements focusing on testability and scalability across different thermal system configurations, 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. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, 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 (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). 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, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)