Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment Hardware

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology as a Staff Electronic Design Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of advanced Infotainment electronic control units (ECUs), collaborating with diverse teams to transform innovative concepts into high-performance designs. Your expertise will drive the validation and production scaling of these critical components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of software-defined vehicles in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your skills will help shape the future of mobility.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electronic design or 4+ years with a Master's degree.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital electronics required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and production scaling of Infotainment ECUs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design validation.

Skills

Analog and Digital Electronics

Systems Engineering Principles

Schematic Capture

PCB Design Layout

Circuit Simulation

Python Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB Design Tools

MATLAB

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.

Role Summary

As a Staff Electronic Design Engineer on the Infotainment hardware team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge Infotainment electronic control units (ECUs). You will lead technical design efforts, define requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring high-performance designs from concept to scaled production. This position will be based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires you to work on-site and will report to the Sr. Manager of Electronic Design.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the development, validation, and production scaling of Infotainment electronic control units (ECUs)
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and software architecture, mechanical design, reliability, manufacturing, test automation, and design validation
3. Create detailed ECU design requirement documents and comprehensive hardware bring-up plans
4. Oversee PCBA floor-planning, high-speed design recommendations, thermal strategies, layout constraints, EMI/EMC optimization, and signal integrity/power integrity analysis
5. Conduct bring-up and electrical characterization of power supplies, multi-core processors, RF modules, sensors, and displays
6. Support failure investigations during both development and production phases
7. Partner with contract manufacturers and participate in onsite visits to facilitate major build events
8. Provide integration support for Infotainment ECUs within the overall vehicle platform

Qualifications

1. Strong fundamentals in analog and digital electronics
2. Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and requirements flow-down
3. Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design layout tools
4. Hands-on lab experience with equipment and adherence to best lab practices
5. Familiarity with circuit simulation tools or MATLAB for worst-case circuit analysis
6. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in optimizing PCB stack-ups for reliability, cost, and manufacturability
2. Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and testing
3. Understanding of ISO26262 processes

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Northern California Based Candidates:$167,400 - $209,300 (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].