Validation and Automation

About Rivian

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, Rivian is 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 Rivian’s expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, Rivian will map a new way forward. Working together, they will create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

About the Role

Internship Term: 

Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through December 2027.

If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. 

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

In this role, you will lead development of the software infrastructure related to our system level validation test suite. The systems involved include the infotainment and vehicle access systems, including the sentry cameras system, connectivity, telematics, entertainment, and more.

Responsibilities

• Scripting in python for build test automation infrastructure
• C coding in the embedded firmware to enable test hooks
• Working with testing data pipeline, including logging, spreadsheeting, data processing and presentation, etc
• Remotely connecting to our bench, labcar, and test vehicles to develop, debug, and execute their software

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Must have experience with hardware embedded systems
• Must have familiarity with embedded F/W development – tool chains, consoles, etc
• Python scripting for automation is required
• Must be located in Champaign, IL
• Must be available for 20 this fall, with opportunity to continue part-time in the spring and fulltime in the summer

 To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/ValidationAndAutomation