Sr. Electrical Engineer, Battery

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 121,500 - 151,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to design PCB solutions for advanced electric vehicles. This role involves owning board-level design from concept to validation and working closely with prototype suppliers.

Job requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in relevant fields. A competitive salary range of USD 121,500 - 151,900 is offered for California-based applicants along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently in fast-moving environments.
• Strong analog and mixed-signal fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic and PCB layout solutions for advanced HV battery.
• Own board-level electrical design from concept to validation.
• Integrate new electrical hardware into prototype systems.

Skills

Experience in automotive, battery, aerospace

Schematic capture

PCB design

Lab debugging

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power electronics design

BMS knowledge

Job description

About Rivian: Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. We constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic and PCB layout solutions for advanced HV battery and related electronics concepts, with a strong focus on early development, technical demonstrators, and prototype hardware.
• Own board‑level electrical design work from concept through bring‑up, including component selection, circuit design, schematic capture, layout guidance or execution, and bench validation.
• Work directly with PCBA prototype suppliers to support fabrication, assembly, issue resolution, and design iteration.
• Integrate new electrical hardware into prototype systems and other advanced concept builds.
• Help evaluate and mature these new battery electrical, BMS, and HV technology concepts into robust hardware that can inform future production designs.
• Troubleshoot board‑level hardware issues across BMS and related electronics, including bring‑up, signal path debugging, root cause analysis, and failure analysis support.
• Work closely with systems, controls, software, mechanical, test, and supplier teams to quickly learn, iterate, and move new concepts forward.
• Support electrical failure analysis work for field issues when deeper board‑level debugging is needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in automotive, battery, aerospace, power electronics, or related industries.
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience in schematic capture, PCB design, and board‑level electrical development.
• Hands‑on experience with board bring‑up, lab debugging, and root cause analysis in complex embedded or power electronic systems.
• Practical experience working with prototype PCB/PCBA suppliers and supporting fast hardware iteration cycles.
• Strong analog and mixed‑signal electrical fundamentals.
• High‑voltage and/or power electronics design experience is highly desirable.
• BMS experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments and contribute across a wide range of advanced development tasks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 121,500 - 151,900 for California‑based applicants. This range reflects the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits such as life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance. Eligible employees may also participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].