Sr. Battery Test Engineer, BMS

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.  As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.  Summary In this position, you will test and validate the BMS software. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop test plans to stress key performance indicators of BMS software requirements. This position will be a hands on role where you will be in the lab preparing your test setups. Responsibilities Own the execution of BMS tests in Rivian Define test methods to stress key performance indicators of BMS software requirements. Develop test plans that define instrumentation, fixturing, test environment, etc. Design lab assemblies and equipment for optimizing test efficiency Secure required instrumentation and equipment for various algorithm verification and BMS regression tests Perform regression tests on subsystem and system level test assets Report back test progress in Jira ticketing system Coordinate efforts with BMS algorithms, systems, and electrical hardware teams Qualifications 4-year degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or closely related subject and minimum 2 years automotive experience in related field Demonstrated knowledge of regression tests for BMS algorithms and functionality (SOC/SOP/SOE estimation, drive profile vehicle model correlation) and equipment preferred Demonstrated knowledge of automated battery test equipment, test methods, and test specifications (UN38.3, GBT, etc.) preferred Experience working with high voltage systems Experience with lab instruments: DMM, oscilloscope, HIL Familiarity with CANalyzer, CANape High energy and self-motivated ~20% Domestic and/or International Travel Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian 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 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 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.   Rivian 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.   Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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.      Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.