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Senior Controls Engineer, Trajectory Control

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

$135,100 - $168,900
Aug 17, 2025
Irvine, CA, US
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an ADAS Trajectory Control engineer to develop the foundation of their next-generation Autonomous Driving features, aiming to set the standard for low-cost, high-performance Software-Defined Vehicles.

Requirements

  • Prior coursework in non-linear control and/or optimal control
  • 5+ years of experience with trajectory control algorithms in automotive, aerospace or related fields.
  • Proficiency with Embedded C/C++ and Python
  • Proficient in firmware development processes and relevant tools (git, Gtest)
  • Experience with industry-standard automotive data-logging tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANape, Dewesoft or equivalent)

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement trajectory-control algorithms in Embedded C for Autonomous Driving features
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to define feature-level requirements
  • Ensure seamless integration of trajectory control algorithms with vehicle motion-control and state estimation software stack
  • Work closely with test and integration engineers to fine-tune controller performance across multiple vehicle programs
  • Create and deploy test cases on various test automation platforms (data playback, SIL, HIL)
  • Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve vehicle dynamics simulation capabilities

Other

  • Minimum Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering or related fields