Rivian · 2 days ago
Sr. Battery Control Systems Engineer
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The role involves leading diagnostic analyses related to battery control systems and collaborating with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and corrective actions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop an expertise in the controlled interactions between the Battery Management System (BMS) & the rest of the vehicle; become familiar with the battery measurement and controls architecture
Lead diagnostic analyses to determine root cause of HV Energy Storage System (ESS) related failures at the customer level through BMS and vehicle-level data analysis
Support battery production and vehicle general assembly, through end of line failure data analysis, traveling to support critical cross-functional issues on-site when necessary
Partner with Field Reliability, Field Service, Failure Analysis, Battery Production, Plant Quality, Battery Remanufacturing, and all relevant battery and vehicle control design teams to ensure alignment on cross-functional issues and necessary mitigation actions
Develop and propose improvements to the BMS and vehicle diagnostic strategies to mitigate customer impact and streamline the field service failure analysis process
Collaborate with the HV battery platform team responsible for new product architecture development (fusing, HV switchgear, HV Electrical Safety, and overcurrent protection) to integrate field-related lessons learned and optimize next-generation designs
Qualification
Required
3+ years of work experience in Battery/Automotive/Aerospace/related industries, with significant experience in diagnostic engineering or failure analysis
A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety
Knowledge of battery sensing technology and battery management architectural design
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with focus on rapid root cause identification and corrective action implementation
Experience creating requirements from the ground up, using engineering analysis, with a strong focus on diagnostics
Excellent problem-solving skills; reliant on core engineering principles and common sense, with a proven track record in root cause analysis
Experience with vehicle communication bus diagnostic tools
Strong communication skills verbally, written, and through presentation to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences
Experience with issue tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla, etc.)
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee 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
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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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