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
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the Electro-Mechanical design of Rivian's electric vehicle systems! We're looking for a highly motivated, multi-disciplined Electrical Design and Release engineer to help us design and package electro-mechanical components, and low-voltage harnesses in support of electronic hardware that will lead the EV industry. The role includes in-house design with supplier selection, and Tier 1 nomination & management, vehicle packaging, drawing releases, component & system validation, ensuring homologation requirements are met, plus preparation and manufacturing support, and field-failure analysis.
Responsibilities
- Be the Lead Engineer of your electro-mechanical components (off-the-shelf or in-house), driving technical and product excellence at all levels.
- Support and Develop any Proof of Concept work needed to explore new technologies and ensure program success.
- Lead complete life-cycle development of electronics, interface with studio-design/User-interface story integration, specifications development, Architecture-Block diagram, supplier nomination, and technical assessment of proposed solutions.
- Engage with all cross-functional engineering and designs teams to understand requirements and fully optimize solutions for overall performance, vehicle cost, investment, tooling, and mass.
- Lead product development including PDRs and CDRs, and support DFMEA, functional safety analysis, and PFMEAs.
- Work closely with program management to ensure components are delivered on time at all stages of the development.
- Fully integrate components into subsystems and the overall vehicle system.
- Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain component and system-level DVPRs and ensure test execution.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering degree; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of experience working in vehicle level component programs preferred.
- Strong knowledge of supplier processes, manufacturing, and standards.
- Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals; electro-mechanical background is a plus.
- Understanding of the automotive hardware/software development process.
- Experience working with Tier 1s to deliver complete products and systems on time and within budget.
- Understanding of PLM and component release cycles.
- Deep understanding of electronics, packaging, and software.
- Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
- Experience with systems engineering and analysis.
- Experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed embedded systems.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for Southern California Based Candidates: $121,500.00 - $151,900.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range for Northern California Based Candidates: $132,100.00 - $165,100.00 (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.
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