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UIUC Research Intern - Low Voltage Electronics

Rivian
Champaign, IL Internship 12/10/2025 $25 - $51 an hour
Undergraduate Internship

Job Description

Rivian is seeking interns to design equipment testing, automation, and data analysis scripts using various programming languages and tools. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics, and be located in Champaign, IL.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
  • Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics
  • Located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of the office in the Research Park
  • Available for at least 15-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer
  • Familiarity with lab equipment – power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters
  • Ability to understand sensor datasheets (gain, offset, preload, etc.)
  • Ability to read a circuit schematic/layout
  • Ability to modify/develop data collection/analysis scripts in Python
  • Ability to design simple mechanical structures/enclosures for 3D print
  • Ability to design custom circuit schematics/supervise PCB layout preferred
  • Prior research experience related to hardware data collection systems and/or sensing systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Individually design equipment testing, automation, data collection, and data analysis scripts using Python, MATLAB, and C on Microcontrollers
  • Complete deliverables for testing/data collection/proof-of-concept using combinations of interconnected evaluation kits, custom PCBAs, FW development, and simple mechanical design

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.