Rivian · 10 hours ago
System Engineer
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $106K/yr
2+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The System Engineer will own key electrical sub-systems and collaborate across teams to deliver hardware and charging functions, contributing to the development of innovative charging products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Ownership of key electrical sub-systems and functionals within new DC high power charging products
Delivery of electrical hardware and charging functions by co-ordinating cross functional decision making between hardware and software teams
Ownership of requirements development and coordination of sign off across multiple teams including vehicle, cloud and mobile
Contribute to architecture development and electrical system-level design for all charging products
Analyze and evaluate design impacts associated with alternate designs or new components and vendors
Collaborate with validation teams on system/sub-system plans for requirement traceability. This includes taking ownership of the requirements from definition through to comprehensive testing and verification
Proactively and independently solve routine problems, contributing meaningfully to team objectives
Work closely with the software team to define interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful integration of charging hardware and software systems
Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for optimization in electrical and power systems
Work closely with the design team to suggest and implement modifications that improve product performance, durability, and user satisfaction
Create and maintain essential technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports
As a highly skilled specialist, you will contribute to the development of concepts and techniques and complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent
Typically requires a minimum of 2+ years of system engineering related experience
Proficiency in requirements management tools and agile project management tools (Jira and Confluence preferred)
Proficiency in applying DFMEA's, functional safety analysis and/or other systems engineering tools
Proficiency is using common languages for data analysis and leveraging Ai tools as part of daily workflow
Preferred
Experience developing EV charging products or significant understanding of the EV charging space
Compliance experience with UL/IEEE/SAE standards is a plus
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering within electric vehicle charging, power conversion equipment, and/or renewable energy (PV, energy storage)
Experience working with high-voltage systems
Confident in use of data analysis platforms such as Databricks
Experience working with different communication protocols and integrating complex systems
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 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.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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