Staff Systems Homologation Engineer

About Rivian

Rivianis 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.

Role Summary

In this role, you lead the systems‑level definition, integration, and validation of globally regulated functions (such as eCall, immobilizer/anti‑theft, and event data recorder) to ensure Rivian’s architectures, interfaces, and implementations are compliant, robust, and scalable across programs and markets. You sit at the intersection of regulations, systems engineering, and cross‑domain execution, owning the regulatory certification of systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain system-level requirements and architectures for globally mandated regulatory functions (eCall, immobilizer, EDR/event data recorder, and other features) across all Rivian vehicle platforms and markets, including technical requirements for certification bucks and system development alongside vehicle programs .
• Map global regulations and standards (e.g., EU and UN ECE for eCall, EDR/event data recorder, immobilizer/anti‑theft, GSR-related and analogous requirements in other markets) to Rivian systems, ECUs, features, and interfaces, ensuring clear traceability from regulation to implementation.
• Decompose regulatory texts into clear functional and non‑functional system requirements , interface specifications, and acceptance criteria covering hardware, software, and calibration.
• Develop and maintain end‑to‑end traceability between regulatory clauses, system requirements, software requirements, test cases, and evidence to support type approval and ongoing compliance.
• Lead system design and requirement reviews with Vehicle Engineering, Electrical, Software, Connectivity/Telematics, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance, performance, and robustness.
• Define and drive the validation strategy and test specifications for eCall, EDR/event data recorder, immobilizer, and related regulated functions across markets in lab, HIL/SIL, and vehicle‑level environments (track, lab, and public road where applicable).
• Support Homologation and Test teams in preparing and executing type approval and conformity testing , including interaction with technical services and approval authorities when needed.
• Analyze test results, field performance, and defect data to confirm that Rivian products meet regulatory requirements and internal performance targets , and drive root‑cause and corrective actions when gaps are found.
• Partner with Software, Cybersecurity, and Homologation teams to ensure that software updates, calibrations, and OTA changes preserve compliance for eCall, EDR/event data recorder, immobilizer, and other regulated functions, including updates to requirements, tests, and documentation.
• Maintain and continuously improve best practices, templates, and processes (e.g., requirement mappings, interface specs, test plans, evidence packages, dashboards) to scale regulatory system solutions across programs and markets globally.
• Monitor evolving global regulations and guidance (e.g., EU and UN ECE, as well as other key market frameworks) relevant to eCall, EDR/event data recorder, immobilizer, connectivity, and electronic systems, assess impact to existing designs, and propose roadmap and mitigation actions.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for questions related to EU system‑level regulatory requirements in your domain, guiding technical decisions to balance compliance, customer experience, and time‑to‑market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the automotive industry in systems, electronics, software, or calibration engineering , with significant exposure to safety‑or regulation‑driven functions.
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Direct experience working on eCall, emergency call, immobilizer/anti‑theft, telematics, or other EU regulatory functions (e.g., GSR‑mandated systems) from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of EU type approval and UN ECE regulatory frameworks for electronic systems and connected services, and how these translate into system and software requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements engineering : deriving, documenting, and managing system requirements and interfaces using formal requirement management tools (e.g., Flow, Jama, or similar ).
• Hands‑on experience with verification and validation of automotive electronic systems, including use of HIL/SIL environments, CAN/LIN tools, diagnostics, and data logging .
• Ability to interpret complex technical regulations, identify system‑level implications , and communicate clear guidance to hardware, software, and test teams.
• Proven track record of working independently in a fast‑paced environment , driving issues to closure, and managing priorities across multiple vehicle programs.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $192,500 for Irvine, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The salary range for this role is $167,400 - $209,300 for Palo Alto, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

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.

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