Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Rivian
Palo Alto, CA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About Rivian:

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. 

Role Summary:

You will have the opportunity to lead the technical development of the main ADAS compute platform for Rivian’s next generation vehicles.  In this exciting role, you will work with highly motivated and capable engineers to deliver an amazing product to our customers. This position will be based in Palo Alto, CA, and will report to the Sr. Manager, Electronics Design.

Responsibilities:

Support the development, validation, and scaled production of ADAS electronic control units (ECU)

Plan and execute the bring-up of power supplies, large multicore SoCs, camera interfaces, network devices, and common automotive interfaces

Design and prototype electrical circuits

Diagnose both design and manufacturing issues using root cause analyses

Develop hardware test plans to demonstrate key performance metrics

Capture and analyze data to validate hardware functional requirements

Communicate and align priorities with cross functional teams (software, test automation, validation, mechanical, and reliability)

Generate design disclosure documentation

Support product launch teams in the ramp and sustainment of Rivian products

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) with 5+ years experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years experience

Strong EE fundamentals

Experience with the design and validation of high speed signaling

Proficiency in schematic capture and design layout tools (Altium and/or Cadence)

Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Familiarity with SoC architecture

Lab proficiency – hands-on knowledge of equipment and best practices

Understanding of ISO26262 processes preferredProficiency in scripting in Python preferred

Simulation of electronics using Ansys, Spice, Matlab, etc preferred

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants: $132,100 - $165,100 (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.

Company Statements:

Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .

Candidate Data PrivacyRivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

Please see our  for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

To any candidates interested in a position with Rivian, please be aware of recruiting phishing scams impersonating Rivian. As a general practice, Rivian recruiting does not conduct interviews or communicate with candidates over Microsoft Teams.  

Please visit  for career opportunities at . If you believe you may have been a victim of identity theft because of the phishing scam impersonating Rivian, please go to  where you can report and recover from identity theft. For more information about recommended computer security practices, please go to  where you can learn how to protect yourselves online and avoid phishing attacks.

Reference: 203268659

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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Rivian

Palo Alto, CA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About Rivian:

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. 

Role Summary:

You will have the opportunity to lead the technical development of the main ADAS compute platform for Rivian’s next generation vehicles.  In this exciting role, you will work with highly motivated and capable engineers to deliver an amazing product to our customers. This position will be based in Palo Alto, CA, and will report to the Sr. Manager, Electronics Design.

Responsibilities:

Support the development, validation, and scaled production of ADAS electronic control units (ECU)

Plan and execute the bring-up of power supplies, large multicore SoCs, camera interfaces, network devices, and common automotive interfaces

Design and prototype electrical circuits

Diagnose both design and manufacturing issues using root cause analyses

Develop hardware test plans to demonstrate key performance metrics

Capture and analyze data to validate hardware functional requirements

Communicate and align priorities with cross functional teams (software, test automation, validation, mechanical, and reliability)

Generate design disclosure documentation

Support product launch teams in the ramp and sustainment of Rivian products

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) with 5+ years experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years experience

Strong EE fundamentals

Experience with the design and validation of high speed signaling

Proficiency in schematic capture and design layout tools (Altium and/or Cadence)

Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Familiarity with SoC architecture

Lab proficiency – hands-on knowledge of equipment and best practices

Understanding of ISO26262 processes preferredProficiency in scripting in Python preferred

Simulation of electronics using Ansys, Spice, Matlab, etc preferred

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants: $132,100 - $165,100 (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.

Company Statements:

Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .

Candidate Data PrivacyRivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

Please see our  for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

To any candidates interested in a position with Rivian, please be aware of recruiting phishing scams impersonating Rivian. As a general practice, Rivian recruiting does not conduct interviews or communicate with candidates over Microsoft Teams.  

Please visit  for career opportunities at . If you believe you may have been a victim of identity theft because of the phishing scam impersonating Rivian, please go to  where you can report and recover from identity theft. For more information about recommended computer security practices, please go to  where you can learn how to protect yourselves online and avoid phishing attacks.

Reference: 203268659

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