Staff Electrical Engineer, Battery Control Systems

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Hardware Architect to drive the design and development of the Battery Management System for electric vehicle battery platforms.

Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in Battery/Automotive/Aerospace/related industries
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• Proficiency in creating detailed hardware requirements from first principles
• Hands-on experience in the design, development, and validation of production BMS hardware and/or software
• Strong comprehension of BMS sensing technology (voltage, current, temperature) and signal conditioning
• Experienced with automated requirements management tools and issue tracking tools
• Nice to have: Experience with general RF design principles

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and development of the Battery Management System and its associated hardware architecture
• Develop and optimize critical sensing strategies and hardware for the BMS
• Define strategies and support hardware development related to additional BMS features
• Ensure compliance to functional safety standards and relevant regulatory requirements
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for complex BMS hardware issues
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for seamless BMS integration
• Support comprehensive test plans for BMS components and systems
• Implement lessons learned into future BMS designs
• Drive the BMS hardware technology roadmap
• Adapt to dynamic development timelines and collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.