Staff Electronic Design Release Engineer

About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the Electro-Mechanical design of Rivian's electric vehicle systems! We're looking for highly motivated, multi-disciplined, Electrical Design and Release engineer to help us design and package electro-mechanical components, and low-voltage harnesses in support of electronic hardware that will lead the EV industry..It includes Tier 1 nomination & management, vehicle packaging, drawing releases, component and system validation, ensuring homologation requirements are met, plus preparation and manufacturing support, and field-failure analysis.
Responsibilities

• Be the Chief Engineer of your electrical-mechanical components, driving technical and product excellence at all levels.
• Support and Develop any Proof of Concept work needed to ensure program success
• Lead complete life-cycle development of electronics, interface with studio-design/User-interface- story integration, specifications development, Architecture-Block diagram, supplier nomination, and technical assessment of supplier solution.
• Engage with all cross-functional engineering and designs teams within the vehicle to understand requirements and fully optimize solutions for overall performance, vehicle cost, investment, tooling, and mass
• Optional: have an opportunity to be an electrical design engineer of the module and design it in close interaction with the studio, Architecture, and mechanical engineer.
• Lead the development including PDRs and CDRs, and perform DFMEA, functional safety analysis, and PFMEAs.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality to ensure components are delivered on time at all stages of the program
• Fully integrate components into subsystems and the overall vehicle system
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain component and system-level DVPRs and ensure test execution

Qualifications

• BS+ in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering degree; Master's is a plus
• 8+ years of experience working in vehicle level component programs preferred
• Strong knowledge of supplier processes, manufacturing, and standards
• Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals; electro-mechanical background is a plus.
• Understanding of the automotive hardware/software development process
• Experience working with Tier 1s to deliver complete products and systems on time and within budget
• Understanding of PLM and component release cycles
• Experience in ISO26262 development process
• Deep understanding of electronics, packaging, and software
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Pay Disclosure

• Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $150,000 - $173,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
• Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity
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