Lead LV Electrical Systems Engineer for Autonomous Vehicles

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Rivian in Palo Alto seeks a specialist to lead the design of low-voltage electrical systems essential for advanced autonomous vehicles. You will initiate projects from early-stage development through to manufacturing, interacting across departments to create innovative solutions.

Successful candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in integrated hardware and software systems design, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering. This is an impactful opportunity in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and adventure.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with design and testing of integrated hardware & software systems.
• 3+ years of experience with developing SAE Level 3 or higher autonomous vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 or similar functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Define customer user stories and derive high-level system requirements.
• Develop low-voltage electrical system designs.
• Write test procedures and run them on vehicle test beds.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Troubleshooting sensors

Root cause analysis

Multidisciplinary trade studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

CAD software

Job description

Rivian in Palo Alto seeks a specialist to lead the design of low-voltage electrical systems essential for advanced autonomous vehicles. You will initiate projects from early-stage development through to manufacturing, interacting across departments to create innovative solutions.

Successful candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in integrated hardware and software systems design, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering. This is an impactful opportunity in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and adventure.