Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

In this role, you will be a member of the Future Programs team, responsible for Electrical HW design for the next generation products. You will partner with other electrical, embedded software and test engineering teams through all stages of program development, from concept to launch. 

• Join a cross functional team with the mission of developing a new light electric vehicle product line .

• B e the technical ly responsible individual for developing the electrical hardware, define hardware and software enabled customer experience features and requirements .

• Methodically work on transferring product level requirements to subsystem requirements , system block diagram s , and software functions .

• Circuit modeling and simulation, worst case circuit analysis .

• Electrical design including component selection, schematic capture, layout, work closely with PCBA fab houses and contract manufacturers on bringing the hardware to mass production .

• Develop test and validation plans ensuring the hardware meet safety, reliability and performance requirements 

• Collaborate with controls and software peers to define and maintain high level software functional descriptions and state diagrams .

• Be the point of contact between own team and other systems (such as System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software, Controls…) within Rivian to achieve collaboration and efficiencies across the company

• 6+ year track record of electrical engineering accomplishments, c uriosity, continual learning and “system level” thinking .

• Excellent collaboration, communication and influencing skills – this is a highly collaborative role .

• Experience working in small to medium size organizations that provided exposure to a broad set of challenges across both EE hardware and software domains .

• Extensive knowledge of HW / FW features in electrical systems .

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality , high-performance EE HW (in low or high voltage systems to mass production) .

• Broad k nowledge of common analog and digital circuits , MCUs, sensors, signal conditioning, control theory and embedded software .

• Experience with common embedded systems protocols and their HW implementation ( e.g. SPI, CAN, I2C, SENT) .

• Hands on experience using lab equipment and being comfortable working with Li-Ion batteries

• Basic experience of design for reliability principles and corresponding reliability testing

• Knowledge of EMI, EMC , electrical safety and regulatory requirements for products in this class

• Accomplishments in taking new products through mass production launch

• Formal electrical engineering education, B.S. minimum, higher preferred

Salary range for California Based Applicants: $167,400-$209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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