What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment Hardware position at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies?
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
As a Staff Electronic Design Engineer on the Infotainment hardware team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge Infotainment electronic control units (ECUs). You will lead technical design efforts, define requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring high-performance designs from concept to scaled production. This position will be based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires you to work on-site and will report to the Sr. Manager of Electronic Design.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, validation, and production scaling of Infotainment electronic control units (ECUs)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and software architecture, mechanical design, reliability, manufacturing, test automation, and design validation
- Create detailed ECU design requirement documents and comprehensive hardware bring-up plans
- Oversee PCBA floor-planning, high-speed design recommendations, thermal strategies, layout constraints, EMI / EMC optimization, and signal integrity / power integrity analysis
- Conduct bring-up and electrical characterization of power supplies, multi-core processors, RF modules, sensors, and displays
- Support failure investigations during both development and production phases
- Partner with contract manufacturers and participate in onsite visits to facilitate major build events
- Provide integration support for Infotainment ECUs within the overall vehicle platform
Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications :
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for Northern California Based Candidates : $167,400 - $209,300 (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.
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 .
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Salary : $167,400 - $209,300
