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Staff Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$167,000 - $206,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99%·Filings 685·New hires 98·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The role at Rivian is focused on the design and testing of vehicle electrical systems, ensuring they function cohesively with mechanical and software components. This hands-on position requires a strong attention to detail and curiosity, as it involves working with both low-level components and entire systems. The team values diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for the outdoors. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in defining system requirements and collaborating with various engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Aerospace, or similar field
  • 5+ years of experience with design and testing of integrated hardware and software systems
  • Experience with planning, writing, and executing test procedures
  • Ability to troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and digital signals, and perform root cause analysis
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary trade studies to conclusion
  • Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeter, power supply, oscilloscope, CANalyzer, and Wireshark
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 or similar functional safety standards
  • Ability to read wiring schematics and interact with CAD software

Responsibilities

  • Interface with product management teams to define system requirements
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to develop safety-critical system designs
  • Work with the manufacturing team to incorporate high-rate process requirements into the system design
  • Own and document electrical system specifications
  • Write verification and validation test procedures and run them on the vehicle test beds
  • Investigate hardware and software issues to identify their root cause
  • Develop corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence

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.

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