Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

About us:

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 role will lead the electrical systems definition and analysis for Rivian’s next-generation electrical system platform. You will support the electrical system from early-stage development through final manufacturing validation. You will develop electrical system requirements and establish traceability through multiple layers of hardware and software. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role that will work across the entire vehicle design. Extreme curiosity, excellent communication, proactive problem solving, and “white-box” engineering principles are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with product management teams to define customer user stories and derive high-level system requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to incorporate high-rate process requirements into the system design
• Own and maintain essential technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports
• Decompose the electrical system design into subsystem requirements. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate the subsystems together with the electrical system.
• Perform and document Failure Mode and Effects Analyses and incorporate mitigations into the electrical system design
• Analyze the electrical system to ensure it meets safety-critical design requirements
• Collaborate with systems test engineers to develop a validation test program and review test reports to verify design conformance
• Investigate hardware and software issues to identify their root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Aerospace, or similar field
• 5+ years of experience with systems development and analysis of integrated hardware & software systems, including HARA and/or DFMEA
• Excellent electrical engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 or similar functional safety standards (e.g. ARP4754)
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle sensor and sensor cleaning technologies
• Experience leading multidisciplinary trade studies to conclusion
• Experience with planning, writing, and executing test procedures
• Ability to read wiring schematics and interact with CAD software

PAY DISCLOSURE:

The salary range for this role is $167,400 - $209,300 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants. This is the lowest-to-highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rivian 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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