Full-Time

Sr. Staff Electrical Design Engineer

Rivian

Rivian

10,001+ employees

Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware

$184,000 - $211,000

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) or Master's degree with 1+ years experience or 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Deep understanding of SoC architecture
  • Experience in software integration a plus
  • Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of electrical design methodologies
  • Strong fundamentals in signal and power integrity
  • Experience in fault analysis of circuit designs
  • Design for EMI/EMC and root cause analyses
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and design layout tools
  • Hands on experience with design, test & validation of complex electrical systems involving 16/32-bit microcontroller platforms
  • Understanding of ISO26262 processes
  • Software experience
  • Experience using simulation tools such as MATLAB or PSpice for worst case circuit analyses
  • Experience designing FPGAs
  • Usage of safety analysis tools
Responsibilities
  • Low level circuit design of vehicle electronics incorporating safety architectures
  • Collaborate with reliability and functional safety teams to create and review DFMEA, PFMEA, FTA, and FMEDA analyses
  • Support high speed design, thermal strategy, layout constraints, EMI/EMC optimization, PI/SI, and mechanical integration
  • Work cross-functionally with Hardware, Software and architecture teams to support SoC selection and architecture definition
  • Create and document the hardware safety requirements
  • Develop elaborate safety validation plans with test cases for the various safety critical vehicle electronic subsystems, facilitate testing and review/approve the validation test reports
  • Coordinate with software teams to ensure hardware and software integration requirements are implemented correctly at all levels of the stack, on the bench and within the system
  • Participate and guide the integration of core platform ECUs into the overall vehicle platform
  • Identify and implement process improvements that allow for agile development while maintaining engineering rigor
  • Partner with hardware & software teams to reach effective solutions to complex hardware meeting functional safety requirements

Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$25.3B

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

23%

Benefits

Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.

Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program

Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.

Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.

Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.

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