Senior Mechatronics Systems Engineer - Vehicle Power

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Mechatronics Engineer in California to own domain responsibilities from requirements through production. You will drive system definitions, MBSE, and validation across controls, EE, and SW teams to deliver robust mechatronic systems for our electric vehicles.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers, develop DFMEA/PFMEA, and support design reviews through launch. Travel to facilities as needed and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with automotive systems experience is required.
• Strong background in systems engineering, controls, functional safety, and mechatronics design.
• Understanding of first principles physics and tradeoffs in automotive systems.
• Ability to self-direct and manage issues across teams under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of vehicle power systems and interface with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Define system level requirements and support EE, SW architecture and integration at component and system levels.
• Drive mechatronic development through system V lifecycle with design reviews and cross-functional signoffs.
• Develop test procedures to simulate vehicle performance and validate designs.
• Manage documentation such as DFMEA and PFMEA and ensure quality plans are followed.

Skills

Controls

Systems engineering

Mechatronics

Functional safety

MBSE/MBD

DFMEA/PFMEA

Education

Master of Science in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Enovia PLM

Catia V6

MBSE simulation tools

Job description

Rivian seeks a Mechatronics Engineer in California to own domain responsibilities from requirements through production. You will drive system definitions, MBSE, and validation across controls, EE, and SW teams to deliver robust mechatronic systems for our electric vehicles.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers, develop DFMEA/PFMEA, and support design reviews through launch. Travel to facilities as needed and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.