Staff Electronics Design Engineer

Role Summary

In this role, the Staff Electronic Design Engineer will own low voltage electrical systemdesign, bring-up, and validation for current and next generation of Rivian products. Thiswould be a highly visible role working cross-functionally to influence design, contribute tosolving HW/SW system integration challenges, and experience complete prototyping tomanufacturing product development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Own the hardware design and lead development of the low voltage electrical systemby creating complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards.- Hands-on design and validation of prototype hardware and maturing the design bycharacterizing and debugging test assets to optimize your design- Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration andvalidation plans, and support the execution of these test plans.- Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and softwareintegration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levelsof the stack, on the bench, and in the system- Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using firstprinciples approach to drive simple and structured requirements and productionfriendly solution working with broader team- Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliabilityissues for components, subsystems, and assemblies.- Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable designchoices and improve validation test planning- Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction.- Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program andcustomers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions.- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position

Qualifications

• BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years or PhD + 6 years or equivalent experience inelectrical engineering or related field.- Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces- Experience with schematic design tools, PCB layout, FPGA development systems andtools, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc)- Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, andother various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test andhardware requirements- Understanding of high-speed signal integrity, EMC, and other typical regulatoryrequirements for low-voltage electronics to facilitate cohesive development withbroader engineering team- Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Power Supply, Oscilloscope,Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)- Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox- Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced andchallenging environments.- Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions- Understanding of automotive requirements- End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass productionexperience- Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to ‘zoom out’ and see the big picture

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $167,000 - $209,000 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards.   We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.