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Sr. Electronic Design Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026
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.

Role Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the Electro-Mechanical design of Rivian’s electric vehicle systems! We’re looking for highly motivated, multi-disciplined, Electrical Design and Release engineers to help us design and package electro-mechanical components, and low-voltage harnesses in support of electronic hardware that will lead the EV industry..It includes Tier 1 nomination & management, vehicle packaging, drawing releases, component and system validation, ensuring homologation requirements are met, plus preparation and manufacturing support, and field-failure analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Be the Chief Engineer of your electrical-mechanical components, driving technical and product excellence at all levels.
  • Support and Develop any Proof of Concept work needed to 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 supplier solution.
  • Engage with all cross-functional engineering and designs teams within the vehicle to understand requirements and fully optimize solutions for overall performance, vehicle cost, investment, tooling, and mass
  • Optional: have an opportunity to be an electrical design engineer of the module and design it in close interaction with the studio, Architecture, and mechanical engineer.
  • Lead the development including PDRs and CDRs, and perform DFMEA, functional safety analysis, and PFMEAs.
  • Work closely with Supplier Quality to ensure components are delivered on time at all stages of the program
  • 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 is a plus
  • 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
  • Experience in ISO26262 development process
  • Deep understanding of electronics, packaging, and software
  • Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $132,100.00 - $165,100.00(actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $121,500.00 - $151,900.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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 Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Salary : $121,500 - $151,900

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