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Sr. Thermal Controls Test & Integration

at Rivianvw Tech

Irvine, California, remote, senior, full time, USD 1,35,100–1,85,800 / year, 3+ years

posted 31 Jul 2026

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  • C++
  • Vector CANalyzer
  • C
  • Rust
  • Jama
  • HIL
  • Jira
  • PID tuning
  • ETAS INCA
  • Doors
  • SIL
  • Pytest
  • Vector CANape
  • Control theory
  • OpenHTF
  • Python

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Controls Software Engineer to join our Thermal Controls software development team. This role is integral to the development and integration of control systems for various vehicle features, including cabin cooling, cabin heating, battery cooling, battery heating, and actuator control development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with a focus on automotive or aerospace control systems.

What you would do

- Develop embedded software in C for automotive ECUs

- Architect and develop control systems for various vehicle subsystems such as refrigeration, coolant, external airflow, and HVAC to be executed on embedded controllers

- Review requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs to offer control solutions

- Create test cases and scripts to validate features in unit test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments

- Conduct software testing and calibration on vehicles

- Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance

- Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to troubleshoot functional problems within our vehicles by addressing root causes across physical, electrical, and software domains.

- Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives for prompt resolution

What they are looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields

- 3+ years of experience working with controls development, integration, or calibration - automotive or aerospace experience preferred

- Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and/or Python

- Knowledgeable about control theory principles & algorithm design like compensator design and PID tuning

- Familiar with fundamentals of heat transfer and thermodynamics

- Working experience in firmware integration, calibration, vehicle-level testing, and/or SW debugging at the feature level

Read from jobs.ashbyhq.com, last seen 3d ago.

- Familiar with thermal and HVAC components including but not limited to water pumps, AC compressors, expansion valves, blower fans, and HVAC modules preferred

- 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 with developing automated test cases in the unit testing, SIL, and/or HIL environment; Pytest, OpenHTF, or equivalent experience preferred

- Willingness to travel up to 15% as required

What comes with it

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.