Rivian is seeking a Senior Advanced Diagnostics Engineer to enhance factory and vehicle software diagnostics across various environments. This role focuses on investigating complex electrical and software issues while providing hands-on technical support. The engineer will collaborate with multiple teams to identify problems, analyze data, and implement effective solutions. Ideal candidates will be experienced problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

• 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
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple issues, and make sound technical decisions with limited guidance

• 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, data analysis, fault reproduction, and controlled experimentation
• Investigate issues across vehicle ECUs, networks, diagnostics interfaces, embedded software, factory applications, end-of-line systems, and supporting IT/MES infrastructure
• Use vehicle diagnostic tools, production data, logs, traces, network captures, and electrical test equipment to isolate failures and validate corrective actions
• Document clear problem statements, evidence, reproduction steps, suspected causes, containment actions, owners, and closure criteria
• Monitor issue trends across vehicles, stations, software versions, configurations, suppliers, and production processes
• Develop and improve diagnostic playbooks, troubleshooting procedures, escalation workflows, and knowledge-base content

• 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.