--- title: Diagnostic System Test Integration Engineer description: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is hiring for the Diagnostic System Test Integration Engineer role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/diagnostic-system-test-integration-engineer-at-rivian-and-volkswagen-group-technologies-01a165d0-93de-7983-ab96-ef51cb00dd1c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies as Diagnostic System Test Integration Engineer in Irvine, CA. Pays $107K–$147K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/twc5h3.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rv-tech?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Irvine, CA | | **Salary** | $107K/yr - $147K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $133,000 – $198,000 a year (median $156,000). ## Description # About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. # **Role Summary** The Diagnostics Testing and Integration Team's mission is to lead the industry in ZEV diagnostics testing. We help the team building the most advanced integrated diagnostic system, one that monitors, analyzes and learns from our fleets throughout their lifecycle, by ensuring robust testing is performed pre and post merge. As a Diagnostic System Test and Integration Engineer, you'll own testing and integration of diagnostic software across vehicle sub-systems, from simulation to the vehicle. # **Responsibilities** - Define and document test cases traced to requirements across OBD and enhanced diagnostics, from sub-system to vehicle level (white box to black box). - Develop and maintain automated SiL and HiL test cases in Python and Pytest for feature development and regression testing. - Run tests at the SiL, HiL and vehicle level through development, software release regression and production verification, and take part in MR reviews. - Plan and execute vehicle-level tests of the onboard and enhanced diagnostic systems, including test drives, data logging and analysis. - Design and perform physical fault injection on benches and vehicles (open and short circuits, connector disconnects, sensor and actuator faults) to validate fault detection, DTC setting and system reactions. - Find, reproduce and root-cause diagnostic issues with development engineers and software developers, and verify fixes. - Identify and build ways to automate and streamline testing across SiL, HiL and vehicle environments. # **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: - BS or MSc in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Software). - Proficiency in Python, including test automation with Pytest; familiarity with C and Git. - Ability to work hands-on with electromechanical (vehicle) systems and lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes). - Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause issues in complex systems. - Genuine curiosity for how things work, enthusiasm for test automation, and the drive to take system or software components apart to understand them. - Ability to prioritize and make decisions using a first-principles approach. - Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including external stakeholders, and communicate clear results. - Comfortable with AI-driven work and its pace. Preferred Qualifications - Prior EV experience. - Technical understanding of electric vehicle architecture. - Familiarity with Vector tools and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, ETH, LIN, DoCAN, DoIP, XCP). - Experience with HiL benches, vehicle testing or fault injection. - Exposure to requirements management tools (e.g. Flow). ## **Total Rewards** 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 (). 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)***.*** ## Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. ## Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment. Please see our [**Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English)**](https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/53otRWdzXPzSdWPgiel5T/07c61b0eed2d91f2f403f788fd20d315/RVTech_Candidate_Data_Privacy_Notice_-_Nov_2024.pdf) and [**Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian)**](https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/40xUZMehbGToclkLqWXW0E/eb5b553bd8af7c607066253fbb227bda/RVTech_Candidate_Data_Privacy_Notice_-_Nov_2024_Serbian.pdf) for more information. \-- *Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. 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