Senior Power Electronics Engineer – High‑Power Inverters

Rivian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Torrance, CA seeks a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop high-power electrical circuits for on-board power electronics, including chargers, DC-DC converters and inverters.

You will simulate, test, and characterize devices (Si, SiC, GaN) while collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust power solutions.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• 3+ years in high-power electronics.
• Experience with EMI/EMC.
• Bidirectional power conversion experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power electrical circuits for on-board power electronics.
• Simulate, test, and characterize devices (Si, SiC, GaN).
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Support chargers, DC-DC converters and inverters development.

Skills

Power electronics

High-power circuits

Simulation

Testing

GaN/SiC devices

Education

MS in EE

PhD preferred

Tools

EMI/EMC

Job description

Rivian seeks a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop high-power electrical circuits for on-board power electronics, including chargers, DC-DC converters, and inverters. You will simulate, test, and characterize devices (Si, SiC, GaN) while collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires MS in EE (PhD preferred) and 3+ years in high-power electronics, with experience in EMI/EMC and bidirectional power conversion.