Senior HV Power Electronics Validation Engineer

Rivian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 98,500 - 123,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Validation & Test Engineer to drive the production launch of high‑voltage power electronics, including propulsion inverters and on‑board chargers. You will develop validation plans and lead lab activities to prove compliance across thermal, vibration, environmental, and electrical tests.

You will coordinate with design, quality, and supplier teams, interpret requirements, define test equipment, and produce actionable data analyses to resolve issues and ensure

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Validation & Test Engineering: Proficiency in setting up and executing standard validation tests, including thermal, mechanical (vibration/shock), and electrical testing.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis: Strong ability to use measurement equipment and analyze large datasets to draw conclusions and identify failure modes.
• Power Electronics Knowledge: Knowledge of the product being tested (power converters, inverters, on‑board chargers, etc.).
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Excellent problem‑solving skills to drive root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with automotive industry validation standards.
• Experience using instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, flow meters)
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, & Requirements Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Development (Test Strategy): ensure the validation process aligns with the product's design and requirements.
• Test Execution & Setup: set up, lead, and execute validation tests in labs.
• Reporting, Analysis, and Documentation: analyze results and drive issue resolution.
• Cross‑Functional and Supplier Management: collaborate with design, quality, and external partners.

Skills

Power electronics knowledge

Test engineering

Data acquisition & analysis

CAN / LIN protocols

JIRA & Confluence

Cross-functional communication

Troubleshooting & root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Requirements Management tools

Job description

Rivian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Validation & Test Engineer to drive the production launch of high‑voltage power electronics, including propulsion inverters and on‑board chargers. You will develop validation plans and lead lab activities to prove compliance across thermal, vibration, environmental, and electrical tests.

You will coordinate with design, quality, and supplier teams, interpret requirements, define test equipment, and produce actionable data analyses to resolve issues and ensure