Staff Electrical Systems Architect, EV Power & Zonal

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Staff Electrical Systems Engineer to own the architecture and integration of multiple electrical domains on US-based programs, covering system definition and low-voltage power distribution.

You will define zonal topology, LV/HV power architecture, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure traceability, performance, and safety across Rivian and VW Group programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical architecture for LV/HV power distribution, harness strategy, and electrical interface definitions.

Skills

Electrical systems engineering

CAN/CAN-FD/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

ISO 26262 functional safety

Requirements decomposition

Supplier negotiation

System architecture

Hardware–software interfaces

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Saber

Electrical design tooling

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Staff Electrical Systems Engineer to own the architecture and integration of multiple electrical domains on US-based programs, covering system definition and low-voltage power distribution.

You will define zonal topology, LV/HV power architecture, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure traceability, performance, and safety across Rivian and VW Group programs.