Staff Hardware Regulatory Compliance Engineering Program Manager
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions were 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 well map a new way forward. Working together well create a future thats more connected more intelligent more sustainable for everyone.
As a Hardware Regulatory Compliance Engineering Program Manager you are experienced in Radio Frequency (RF) ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and product certification processes. You possess a deep understanding of North American and Global standards and compliance requirements and how to navigate the evolving world of country-based and industry regulations. You will collaborate with a skilled cross-disciplinary team to develop certification strategies and drive them from concept to test execution and through regulatory approvals leading the team through global scaling required with our program portfolio. Working hand-in-hand with internal interdisciplinary teams and brand partners you will drive the scope schedule internal and external resources through compliance requirements and testing. Your proactive nature deep problem solving skills and ability to excel in a collaborative peer environment are what will make the team a success.
Collaborate closely with EMC/RF engineering team to scope and analyze regulatory and industry compliance requirements; gather document and track brand partner requirements above and beyond industry standards.
Plan and direct compliance testing of hardware platforms devices and accessories with external 3rd party test labs and internal test assets supporting both physical asset and team resource management.
Track test set up requirements and readiness across chamber availability testers peripheral device availability and software.
Coordinate with a wide cross-functional network of software TPMs and engineers module TPMs brand partners and design engineering teams to gather requirements cascade requirements and integrate regulatory testing timelines into the overall program plan.
Proactively communicate EMC/RF/Safety/Cybersecurity compliance strategy execution status and risks; deliver concise and informative compliance updates to hardware software and program leadership.
Drive cross-functional debug on testing issues with structured problem solving frameworks; prioritize test plans across platforms and hardware based on critical path assessments.
Develop new processes workflows and documentation strategies to meet RVTs program portfolio growth and breadth
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in RF/Microwave Design Electromagnetics Antenna a related field or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in wireless regulatory compliance testing and certifications.
5 years of experience with wireless technologies including Wi-Fi Bluetooth GPS WWAN (GSM/WCDMA/LTE/5G) and others.
5 years of experience with launching mass-produced consumer and/or automotive electronics.
5 years of experience in homologations for international countries obtaining various industry certifications (e.g. BT SIG WFA etc.) and carrier certification
Strong leadership skills in driving certification labs effectively prioritizing testing plans and achieving deadlines
Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal along with the ability to think strategically and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
Experience with Atlassian-based applications including Jira and Confluence
Passionate about process improvement and developing strong cross-functional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in test setup with signal generator spectrum analyzer network analyzer call box semi-anechoic chambers OTA chamber and others.
We build the exceptional and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded addition to a competitive base salary full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans including applicable vesting requirements.
In addition to our compensation programs we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health wellbeing and financial future for full-time employees including health coverage retirement savings time off and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter.