UIUC Research Park Intern - Hardware Functional Safety

Summary: Rivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles and sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking a Hardware Functional Safety Intern to work on safety analysis of critical IPs in Rivian's RAP SOC, involving tasks such as creating simulation models and performing fault injection validation tests. Responsibilities: - Receive training in functional safety, ISO26262 Standard, safety analysis and various tools for analysis, requirements, validation planning, etc - Work on creating simulation models or enhancing the existing models of critical RAP SOC IP blocks - Create fault injection automation flows to test the architecture vulnerability of RAP SOC IPs - Review and report on fault injection metrics, derive insights regarding resilience of the design and present it to the team - Learn from the reports to plan for additional fault injection testing on vulnerable parts of the design Required Qualifications: - Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering - Electrical Hardware and digital circuits knowledge (preferably CPUs, GPUs) - Must be comfortable with RTL design, machine learning concepts, and design verification environments - Basic scripting knowledge is required (Python) - Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park - This opportunity requires 40 hours in the summer, with opportunity to continue working 20 hours in the fall and spring - This project will require weekly task status update and monthly project update Preferred Qualifications: - Basic understanding of the ISO26262 standard is preferred Required Skills: Electrical Hardware, Digital Circuits, RTL Design, Machine Learning Concepts, Design Verification Environments, ISO26262 Standard, Python Scripting Benefits: Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Medical insurance benefits