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.

Candidates should be available for a full-time commitment from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

This is a general application used to fill multiple internship openings across our Vehicle Controls teams. If selected, you will be matched to a specific team based on your background and interests during the interview process.

Engineering Intern - Electrical Systems

Software Engineering Intern - Charging

Software Engineering Intern - Controls Test and Automation

Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Software

Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Software Programming

Software Engineering Intern - Energy Storage and Distribution

Software Engineering Intern - Functional Safety

Software Engineering Intern - High Voltage Charging

Software Engineering Intern - Mechanisms

Software Engineering Intern - Systems Architecture

Software Engineering Intern - Systems Engineering, Propulsion

Software Engineering Intern - Test Automation

Software Engineering Intern - Test Automation and Lighting

Software Engineering Intern - Thermal Controls

Software Engineering Intern - Unit Testing and Automation

Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Dynamics Controls

Systems Engineering Intern - Homologation

Role Summary

When software-defined vehicles accelerate, manage battery temperature during fast charge, activate body controls, respond to steering input, or detect a system fault, the embedded software making that possible was built by a vehicle controls team. As a Vehicle Controls intern, you will work on embedded software or controls algorithms for one of several vehicle domains, including propulsion and dynamics, energy storage and charging, thermal and HVAC systems, body controls, functional safety, or systems engineering and test automation supporting these domains.

Specific project areas vary by team and 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, or Hardware in the Loop 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 before deployment

Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments and help debug issues that arise

Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to your team throughout the internship

Qualifications

Minimum:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university

Proficiency in C or C++, with some exposure to Python

Preferred:

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

Coursework or project 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