Sr. Systems Engineer - Low Voltage

Rivian VW Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Tailored benefits

Job summary

Rivian VW Group is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Energy Management Systems Engineering team in Irvine, California. This full-time role will focus on architecting and implementing low voltage and high voltage energy systems.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, embedded systems experience, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and equity options, along with tailored benefits for all employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systems.
• Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries.
• Knowledge of HV vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and decompose the low voltage system with cross functional teams.
• Drive implementation of low voltage power system from ideation to release.
• Develop and document requirements for features and components.
• Conduct validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, Vehicle).

Skills

Embedded systems development and integration

Controls validation

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast-paced adaptation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Software/Computer Engineering

Job description

Role Summary

In this role, you will join the Energy Management Systems Engineering team at Rivian responsible for HV Energy, LV Energy, Charging, Battery Management, and other features. You will take a hands‑on approach to architect, design and implement the systems in the vehicle to deliver features that raise the bar for our customers. You will work with a cross functional team across SW, HW, attributes, data, and user experience to define, decompose, and integrate the energy management system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements.
• Drive the implementation of low voltage power system with a cross functional team from ideation to public release.
• Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, and strategic analysis.
• Develop and document requirements from a feature level down to functional and component levels for implementation.
• Develop test requirements for 12V battery and low voltage system characterization to support decomposition of system requirements.
• Support integration activities of features by participating in board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation task to bring features to life.
• Support cross functional team in issue resolution through data analysis, and hands on testing.
• Coordinate the system delivery and timing to ensure achievement of requirements and development milestones.
• Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systems.
• Development and integration experience with embedded systems preferred.
• Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle) preferred.
• Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Good team player with effective communication skills.
• Self‑motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.

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. For more information on the benefits available for full‑time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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].