Sr. Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment Hardware

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive technology is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Electronic Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the design of infotainment ECUs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in electronic design, particularly in high-speed digital circuits, and a passion for automotive electronics.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored events and activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware design.
• Experience with automotive-grade SoCs is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural definition and design of infotainment ECUs.
• Integrate RF modules for wireless communication.
• Define and execute design verification plans.

Skills

Electronic Design Principles

High-Speed Circuit Design

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Signal Integrity Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PADS

Job description

Sr. Staff Electronic Design Engineer (Infotainment Hardware)

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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.

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically adept Senior Staff Electronic Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design and development of our next-generation infotainment and connectivity electronic control units (ECUs). This is a critical position responsible for driving the architectural definition, detailed design, and successful implementation of complex high-speed digital and RF circuits.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of electronic design principles, a proven track record of bringing complex designs from concept to production, and a strong passion for automotive electronics. You will be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with software, mechanical, validation, and manufacturing engineers to deliver robust and high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural definition, detailed design, and analysis of complex infotainment and connectivity ECUs.
• Design high-speed digital circuits incorporating high-compute System-on-Chips (SoCs), high-speed memory interfaces (e.g., DDR4/5), and high-speed serial communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, MIPI).
• Integrate RF modules or design chip-down solutions for wireless communication technologies such as Cellular (4G/5G), V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything), and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• Drive schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, and collaborate with layout engineers to ensure design manufacturability and performance.
• Define and execute design verification plans, including functional testing, environmental testing, and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, validation, and manufacturing to ensure seamless product development.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, and provide constructive feedback to improve design quality and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electronic design, particularly in the automotive and wireless communication domains.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware issues, utilizing various lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electronic hardware design, with a significant portion focused on complex digital and mixed-signal designs.
• Proven experience designing complex high-speed designs incorporating high-compute SoCs (e.g., ARM-based processors, automotive-grade SoCs).
• Demonstrated expertise in high-speed memory interface design (DDR, LPDDR).
• Strong experience integrating RF modules or designing chip-down RF solutions for Cellular (e.g., LTE, 5G), V2X, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS).
• Solid understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles and analysis tools.
• Experience with EMC/EMI design best practices and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for hardware bring-up, debug, and characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power management design for complex ECUs.
• Proficient in using ADS for the design, simulation, and optimization of RF circuits
• Skilled in tuning RF circuits for optimal performance, utilizing both simulation data and real-world testing to achieve desired specifications and improve signal quality
• Experience in optimizing PCB stack-ups for reliability, cost, and manufacturability
• Experience with automotive industry standards and processes (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet AVB/TSN).
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Northern California Based Candidates: $213,400 - $266,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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