Sr. EMC Test Engineer

The posting, as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies wrote it

ABOUT US

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, we’re 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 our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior EMC Test Engineer to own our EMC validation programs for automotive electronic components and modules supplied to Rivian and Volkswagen Group. This role is accountable for the full cycle — writing test plans, making engineering disposition calls, and representing the company directly to OEM engineers.
The right candidate brings 10+ years of EMC testing and engineering experience in the automotive sector, with strong command of SAE J1113, ISO 11452, ISO 7637-2, CISPR 25, and relevant OEM specifications. We will also consider candidates from Aerospace (RTCA DO-160), Defense (MIL-STD-461), or Consumer Electronics (IEC 61000 series) backgrounds, provided they can demonstrate the engineering judgment and customer-facing maturity this role requires.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. You will provide informal technical direction to senior and mid-level technicians on your programs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

TEST PROGRAM OWNERSHIP & EMC TEST PLAN/ TEST REPORT AUTHORSHIP

• Extract and interpret all applicable EMC requirements from OEM customer documents; author EMC Test Plans mapping requirements to test methods, test levels, DUT operating modes, monitoring criteria, and pass/fail criteria — with documented technical justification for any scope exclusions subject to OEM review.
• Maintain EMC Test Plans currency through design revision cycles — revising EMC Test Plans in response to design changes, OEM specification updates, and engineering change requests (ECRs) to ensure test scope accurately reflects the current hardware configuration at all times.
• Coordinate with Technical Program Managers and 3rd party test labs to schedule EMC milestones that align with DVP&R requirements and OEM program gates, flagging schedule risks early.
• Author and issue final EMC Test Reports ready for direct OEM submission, and maintain revision control across all test plans and reports.

ENGINEERING DISPOSITION & FAILURE ANALYSIS

• Review all test data on assigned programs, evaluate result validity and margin adequacy, and document formal dispositions — Pass, Fail, Deviation, or Retest Required — with clear technical rationale in the test record.
• Separate real DUT failures from instrumentation artifacts, ambient noise, and test setup issues; apply measu

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