Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Body Controls Engineer - Mechanism
$135K–$186K
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience with automotive or robotic control systems, with a focus on mechatronics.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; Master's degree preferred.
About the job
Develops and integrates vehicle body-mechanism control systems for features such as closures, lighting, seating, and accessories.
What you'll do
- Architect and develop mechatronics control systems; create functional specifications and simulation models.
- Develop and run Unit, SIL, HIL, and vehicle tests, and tune and calibrate features.
- Support FMEA and ISO 26262 compliance, troubleshoot issues across physical, electrical, and software domains, and develop diagnostic interfaces.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- 5+ years of experience with automotive or robotic control systems focused on mechatronics.
- Knowledge of control theory and algorithm design, including compensator design and PID tuning; understanding of relevant hardware and embedded systems.
- Expertise in C, C++, and Python; experience with requirements, task, and source control systems and CAN/LIN/ETH tools.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- Familiarity with failure analysis methodologies such as FMEA and fault trees.
Pay
$135.1K – $185.8K USD base salary; annual bonus target of 10% (amount not specified)
Tools
PID, C, C++, Python, JAMA/Cameo, JIRA, Git, Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape
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