Rivian · 3 hours ago
PhD Electrical Hardware - Summer 2026 Internships
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$33/hr - $51/hrRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The internship role is designed for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, where they will be considered for various teams related to power electronics and electronic design.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Applying to this opening will place you into consideration of Rivian’s 2025 internship programs
Teams your application can be considered for include:
Power Electronics Electrical Design
Propulsion Drive Controls
Design Optimization
Electronic Design
Antenna Integration
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD degree
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering
Proficiency in Electrical Engineering fundamentals
Work in a lab with power electronics hardware
Experience with languages such as C, C++, Python
Applied knowledge and understanding of engineering first principles
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance benefits
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
H1B Sponsorship
Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)
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
Recent News
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