Hardware Engineer – Power Management / Battery / Battery Management System

Rivet Industries, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A pioneering technology firm in San Jose is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in Power Management and Battery Systems. In this role, you will design DC-DC converters and optimize power delivery to ensure device reliability and efficiency. Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering and experience with hardware design are essential. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative technology solutions for challenging environments.

Qualificações

• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, particularly power management.
• Up to 3 years of experience in hardware design and debugging with test equipment.
• Experience in designing for mass production with integration constraints.

Responsabilidades

• Design DC-DC converters and manage power delivery.
• Ensure hardware solutions meet safety and certification requirements.
• Lead power hardware designs and manage projects independently.

Conhecimentos

Power management

Battery management

DC-DC design

Low-noise EMI design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Formação académica

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Ferramentas

Cadence or equivalent tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Rivet

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.

We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.

At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.

Who Thrives Here

• People with a deep disdain for bureaucracy, empire building, groupthink, dogma, corporate babble, and wasted time
• Teammates who want to work exclusively alongside others at the top of their field
• Experienced, no-nonsense professionals who are execution-focused and deliver high-quality solutions above all else

Role Description

As a Hardware Engineer specializing in Power Management and Battery Systems, you’ll develop the energy backbone of Rivet’s devices. You will design DC-DC converters, integrate battery management systems, and optimize power delivery to meet demanding safety and certification requirements. Your work ensures that Rivet platforms achieve the reliability, efficiency, and endurance needed for mission-critical use.

Role Objectives

The objective of this role is to design safe, efficient, and scalable power systems that enable Rivet devices to operate in rugged and resource-constrained environments. You will deliver hardware solutions that meet strict performance and certification requirements while supporting product integration and manufacturability.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong EE fundamentals with expertise in power management, DC-DC design, low-noise EMI DC-DC design, battery systems, or battery management (safety, certification, etc.).
• 0–3 years of experience in hardware design, bring-up, validation, and debugging using EE test equipment.
• 1–3 years of preferred experience designing hardware for mass-produced products with form factor and integration constraints.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Cadence or equivalent tools.
• Ability to lead power hardware designs in a technical capacity.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage projects independently.
• Eagerness to take on new challenges and continuously develop new skills.
• Must be a US Person (citizen or permanent resident).