Senior Electrical Systems Architect - EV Hardware & Equity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer to develop vehicle electrical hardware architectures across propulsion, body, thermal and safety domains. The role requires strong fundamentals and an electronic hardware background, with a mix of computer work and hands-on activities.

This cross‑functional position involves collaboration with software and domain teams, occasional travel, and it reports directly to an Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or systems).
• 4+ years of electrical engineering and systems experience.
• Dive deep into electrical first principles in fast-paced environments.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical topics.
• Familiarity with Python or scripting languages.
• Proficiency with test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, Data Loggers).

Responsibilities

• Support feature development from user stories and vehicle requirements.
• Own hardware system requirements and design through interface and components.
• Develop and support verification and validation test plans and procedures.
• Apply first principles to solve problems for performance and cost improvements.
• Analyze new technology options and conduct trade studies for designs.
• Leverage experience to define work scope beyond simply executing tasks.
• Perform other duties within the position scope.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Python scripting

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or systems engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Data loggers

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer to develop vehicle electrical hardware architectures across propulsion, body, thermal and safety domains. The role requires strong fundamentals and an electronic hardware background, with a mix of computer work and hands-on activities.

This cross‑functional position involves collaboration with software and domain teams, occasional travel, and it reports directly to an Engineering Manager.