Sr. EMC Design Engineer

Rivian VW Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity eligibility

Local market tailored benefits

Job summary

Rivian VW Group seeks a Sr. EMC Design Engineer to develop electrical vehicle systems and ECUs. This full-time role is based in Palo Alto and involves reviewing designs, executing tests, and collaborating with engineers to ensure compliance with EMC specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, a BS or MS degree, and hands-on experience with electrical hardware or test equipment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical hardware.
• Experience in circuit design and PCBA layout.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for compliance with EMC specs.
• Write and execute test plans for developed hardware.
• Collaborate with design engineers on ECUs.

Skills

Electrical hardware and test equipment experience

Ability to read circuit diagrams

Basic circuit component knowledge

Experience with EMI/EMC certification

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Masters or Ph.D. in related fields

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal/spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Sr. EMC Design Engineer

This role is responsible for the development of electrical vehicle systems and hardware Electronic Control Units (ECUs) across various technology domains. It requires a fundamental EMC background, is highly cross‑functional and may include occasional travel. The opening will be located at the Palo Alto office and reports directly to an Engineering Manager within the Hardware organization. The role is expected to work in the office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and mechanical designs for compliance with EMC commercial specs and EMI real‑world environments survivability and customer experience.
• Write and execute test plans for LV and HV electrical, RF, and instrumentation hardware developed by Rivian.
• Continue to develop EMI/RF and electrical design, test, and analysis skills on the job.
• Identify and document ECU‑level susceptibilities to electromagnetic environments, including ESD, transients, radiated and conducted emissions.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers to develop ECUs within EMC specs.
• Define and validate ECU‑level electrical bonding, grounding and shielding specs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience working with electrical hardware and test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal/spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Basic circuit component knowledge, including MOSFETs, DC‑DC regulator ICs, FPGAs and memories.
• Ability to read detailed circuit and wiring block diagrams & schematics.
• 5–7 years of experience.
• Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, RF circuit or antenna design, or applied electromagnetics.
• Experience designing power supplies or voltage/current regulators.
• Experience with transmission line design.
• Experience with test planning for automobiles or other complex vehicles.
• Working knowledge of commercial and automotive certification for EMI/EMC, including testing requirements to IEC 61000, CISPR 25, CISPR 12, CISPR 16, ISO 11452‑x, ISO 7637‑x, FCC Part 15 and UNECE Reg 10.
• Experience in circuit design and PCBA layout.

Total Rewards

Full‑time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.