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Rivian · 1 month ago

Electronics Characterization Engineer II

US-CA-Irvine

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$97K/yr - $121K/yr

2+ years exp

Rivian is a company focused on developing and manufacturing electric vehicles, and they are seeking an Electronics Characterization Engineer II. In this role, you will be responsible for the design verification and characterization of vehicle electronics, ensuring compliance with module-level requirements through detailed testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for all phases of ECU programs with input from reliability, design, and firmware teams

Lead the execution of characterization testing plans according to project milestones

Own test coverage reports and analysis

Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels

Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and testability

Develop and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs

Own characterization schedules to communicate status with upper management and cross-functional teams

Write basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers to speed up characterization testing using Python

Work with software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot firmware

Lead the cross-functional effort to root cause non-compliance test results during testing by leveraging data analysis

Qualification

Electronics characterizationValidation testingPython scriptingElectrical Engineering fundamentalsLab instrumentationVehicle electrical systemsData analysisDesign for TestabilityC programmingAutomated test equipment

Required

BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field

2+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing

Experience using lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, digital multimeters, etc

Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication buses

Experience in scripting and data analysis using Python

Preferred

Familiar with low-level firmware and C programming

Experience in Databricks or similar environment

Experience with automated test equipment

Benefits

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

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Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.

Founded in 2009

Plymouth, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (38)

2024 (70)

2023 (54)

2022 (79)

2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$21.93B

Key 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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