Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Senior Advanced Development Engineer
$135K–$186K
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years of experience with automotive systems.
- Education
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related fields.
About the job
Leads early proof-of-concept development to test the feasibility of new automotive architectures and features, including integrating and supporting prototypes, mules, bucks, and benches.
What you'll do
- Assist with designing and building advanced development bucks, mules, and benches; integrate new components and software into test assets.
- Lead hands-on early prototype integration and test prototype performance.
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to mature proof of concepts.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience with automotive systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience with early prototypes.
- Familiarity with software development processes and debugging, and with ECU development and debugging.
Pay
$135.1K – $185.8K (base salary)
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