Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Electronic Design Engineer, Zonal
US-CA-Tustin
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expRivian is a company focused on developing innovative electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to contribute to the design of zonal hardware for next-generation vehicles. This role involves leading the hardware design lifecycle and collaborating across various teams to ensure the performance and safety of automotive applications.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the full hardware design lifecycle - from concept, safety decomposition, and requirements definition to schematic capture, layout, validation, and production
Design, prototype, and validate robust low-voltage zonal control modules for automotive applications
Tackle power electronics challenges, including solid-state circuit breaker design and distributed DC-DC converters for efficient power delivery
Ensure signal integrity and interface compatibility across PCBs, sensors, actuators, and communication buses (CAN, SPI, Ethernet, analog/digital I/O)
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, software, vehicle dynamics, manufacturing, validation, and supply chain teams
Evaluate and integrate new components and technologies (e.g., microcontrollers, high-side drivers, motor drivers), including working with suppliers to co-develop custom solutions
Apply EMC best practices throughout design to ensure compliance and system robustness
Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and failure investigations on PCBAs and electronic subsystems
Support system integration and validation across build phases — Proto, EVT, DVT, and vehicle-level testing
Ensure compliance with functional safety and regulatory standards (ISO 26262, FUSA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in the automotive industry
Strong foundation in EE fundamentals; experience with electromechanical systems is a plus
Experience designing for automotive environments, including an understanding of hardware/software development life cycles
Knowledge of Tier 1 supplier processes, manufacturing constraints, and automotive design standards
Familiarity with automotive EMC/EMI design best practices
Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement
Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and component release workflows is a plus
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
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
Current Stage
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
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Chief Executive Officer
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