Rivian is seeking a Senior Advanced Diagnostics Engineer to enhance factory and vehicle software diagnostics. This role focuses on investigating complex electrical and software issues while providing hands-on technical support. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to identify and resolve problems, ensuring the reliability of manufacturing and vehicle systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced problem solver who can work independently and effectively across functions.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in automotive systems, vehicle software, factory software, electrical hardware, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, reliability engineering, or advanced diagnostics
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex hardware and software systems in a production, launch, test, or service environment
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, ECUs, communication networks, and diagnostic concepts
• Experience with one or more of CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, or related vehicle communication protocols
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills

• Provide advanced technical triage and troubleshooting for vehicle, factory software, electrical hardware, and production-impacting issues
• Lead investigations for recurring or high-severity concerns across manufacturing and vehicle systems
• Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, fault-tree analysis, and controlled experimentation
• Investigate issues across vehicle ECUs, networks, diagnostics interfaces, embedded software, and factory applications
• Use vehicle diagnostic tools and production data to isolate failures and validate corrective actions
• Document clear problem statements, evidence, reproduction steps, and closure criteria
• Monitor issue trends across vehicles, stations, software versions, and production processes
• Develop and improve diagnostic playbooks, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge-base content
• Support software and firmware integration activities by evaluating changes and confirming production readiness
• Mentor engineers and technicians in advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.