Rivian · 15 hours ago
UIUC Research Intern - Low Voltage Electronics
Champaign, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $40/hrRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles and attracting curious, courageous individuals. The UIUC Research Intern will be responsible for designing equipment testing, automation, and data collection scripts using various programming languages and tools, while also completing deliverables for testing and proof-of-concept.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for individually designing equipment testing, automation, data Collection, And Data Analysis Scripts Using
Python / MATLAB
C on Microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, etc.)
CAN Bus tools (PCAN, etc.)
Additionally, you will be responsible for completing deliverables for testing/data collection/ Proof-of-concept Using
Combinations of interconnected evaluation kits
Custom PCBAs
FW development
Simple mechanical design
Qualification
Required
Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics
Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park
Must be available for at least 15-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer
Familiarity with lab equipment – power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters
Ability to understand sensor datasheets (gain, offset, preload, etc.)
Ability to read a circuit schematic/layout
Ability to modify/develop data collection/analysis scripts in Python
Ability to design simple mechanical structures/enclosures for 3D print
Preferred
Ability to design custom circuit schematics/supervise PCB layout preferred
Have prior research experience related with hardware data collection systems and/or sensing systems, preferred
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
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
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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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