Software Engineering Intern
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology. We are developing solutions for operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity, aiming to set global standards for software-defined vehicles.
This is a general application for multiple internship openings within our Vehicle Controls teams. Specific team placement will be determined during the interview process based on your background and interests.
Role Summary
As a Vehicle Controls intern, you will work on embedded software or controls algorithms for various vehicle domains, including propulsion and dynamics, energy storage and charging, thermal and HVAC systems, body controls, functional safety, or systems engineering and test automation.
Specific Project Areas May Include
- Implementing and validating embedded software for battery management, charging, or energy distribution systems.
- Developing controls software for thermal and HVAC systems, body controls, or lighting.
- Contributing to vehicle dynamics or propulsion controls algorithms.
- Supporting functional safety analysis and requirements for safety-critical vehicle software.
- Building and running automated tests in Unit, Software in the Loop (SIL), or Hardware in the Loop (HIL) environments.
- Working on systems engineering tasks such as requirements definition, architecture, or homologation.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain.
- Write production-quality code in C or C++, with Python used for test tooling.
- Collaborate with systems engineers and test engineers to validate features.
- Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments and debug issues.
- Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to your team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in C or C++.
- Some exposure to Python.
- Experience with embedded systems, control theory, or real-time operating systems.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet.
- Exposure to MATLAB and Simulink for controls modeling.
- Interest or coursework in functional safety concepts such as ISO 26262.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship.