Rivian · 1 month ago
Systems Engineer, High Voltage & Battery Control
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $169K/yrRivian is a company focused on integrating energy storage systems into their vehicles. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing the architecture and definition of high voltage and battery management software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and testing of the systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and decompose functions of the high voltage and battery system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements
Drive the design and architecture of battery and high voltage software and controls for your areas of responsibility
Work cross functionally across HW, SW, and with brand ESS teams to align across teams and brands
Develop a scalable architecture across multiple battery platforms and chemistries
Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, modelings and strategic analysis
Develop and document requirements from a feature level down to functional and component levels for implementation
Develop test requirements for system characterization to support decomposition of system requirements
Support integration activities of features by participating in board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation tasks to bring features to life
Support cross functional team in issue resolution through data analysis, and hands on testing
Coordinate the system delivery and timing to ensure achievement of requirements and development milestones
Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle)
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with electrical HV systems at the component or subcomponent is a must
Experience with requirement development for HV safety critical systems
Experience with fault tree analysis and Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) analysis for HV systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with effective communication skills
Preferred
Development and integration experience with embedded systems
Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)
Experience and knowledge of battery systems
Experience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems
Benefits
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.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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