Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Systems & Controls
$154K–$212K
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant technical program management experience, with at least 3 years focused on integration and development of powertrain, body, thermal, or energy systems HW and SW in the automotive/EV sector; 3+ years with Systems Engineering principles and SDLC.
- Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads cross-functional programs to develop, integrate, and validate vehicle controls hardware and software across EV platforms.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end subsystem programs, coordinating technical teams, milestones, resources, and supplier dependencies.
- Plan integration requirements, test assets, and verification activities, including subsystem- and vehicle-level validation.
- Manage technical risks and issues, communicate program status, and drive improvements to integration and test processes.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of relevant technical program management experience, including at least 3 years focused on automotive/EV powertrain, body, thermal, or energy systems hardware and software integration and development.
- 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience managing complex hardware/software integration programs and automotive or EV integration testing and verification.
- Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies; strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Nice to have
- Advanced degrees preferred.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, or other simulation or modeling tools.
Pay
$154,000 – $211,750 USD base salary; 15% target annual bonus (total pay)
Tools
Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, JIRA, Confluence, Agile, Waterfall
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