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Staff Electrical Systems Engineer at rivianvw.tech

Department: Technology and Innovation

Compensation

$171,100 – $235,300/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Irvine, California
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is hiring a Staff Electrical Systems Hardware Engineer to own the architecture and integration of several electrical domains on US-based automotive programs. The role covers low- and high-voltage power distribution, harness strategy, zonal topology, LV power architecture, requirements decomposition, supplier and internal interface definition, hardware-driven software requirements, schematic review, and validation across unit, SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing. Candidates need a BS in electrical or computer engineering, approximately 8 or more years of automotive or comparable complex embedded electrical systems experience, and expertise in LV/HV power systems, wiring harness design, vehicle networks, and ISO 26262 functional safety.

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