Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering Power Electronics
Carson, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering will lead a team in developing power electronic components for electric vehicles, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production support.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of systems engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance feedback
Translate high-level vehicle requirements into detailed, actionable system and component-level specifications
Leverage simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, PLECS) to guide or perform design analysis, model system behavior, and derive robust requirements
Develop and manage the system architecture for power electronics, considering vehicle integration, control strategies, and safety
Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards
Develop upstream and downstream traceability between hardware, software, systems technical requirements and relevant test cases within the requirement management tool
Champion best practices in systems engineering, including requirements management, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and risk mitigation
Resolve systems (hardware/software) related failures and develop short- and long-term corrective plans
Act as the primary technical interface with internal and external stakeholders, including vehicle integration teams and customers
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products
Report out Systems Engineering deliverable status to Leadership team
Participate in roadmap planning for future products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in power electronics design and systems engineering, preferably within the automotive or EV industry
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role
Minimum of 3 years' experience developing requirements and using requirement management tools
Demonstrated ability to develop requirements based on simulations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles
Knowledgeable in power electronic design and analysis, including semiconductor selection, thermal management, magnetics, and control algorithms
Understanding of the systems design architecture, hardware electronics design and software architecture design of DC-AC Inverters, DC-DC Converters, and AC-DC power electronics applications
Proven understanding of on-board charging standards (e.g., J1772, CCS) and vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN)
Knowledgeable in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and power export technologies, including relevant standards and use cases
Strong understanding of the industry guidelines (e.g. ISO, IEC) and country-specific regulatory requirements applicable to electric vehicle on-board power electronic components
Knowledge of failure modes and failure effects of electronic hardware designs with an in-depth knowledge of DFMEA process and experience leading DFMEAs
Familiarity with functional safety processes and standards for safety critical automotive systems (ISO 26262)
Understanding of hardware and software validation testing at various levels (SIL, HIL, Unit and Vehicle)
Experience leading root cause analysis activities with techniques such as fault tree analysis and fishbone diagrams
Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
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 adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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