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Sr. Test Engineer, Power Electronics

Rivian

Location

Torrance, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/10/2026

Compensation

$121,500 - $151,900 per year

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

Job description

As a Test Engineer at Rivian, you will be integral to the design and development of automated test stations for power electronic equipment. You will work closely with automation engineers to enhance testing processes for inverters, onboard chargers, and DC fast chargers. The role requires a strong background in electronics and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced environment. You will also contribute to continuous improvement efforts for future programs while collaborating with engineering project teams.

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience designing unit or circuit board functional test equipment.
  • 3+ years of experience designing test equipment for electronics.
  • High-voltage power electronics experience is preferred.
  • Ability to create schematics using design software tools such as Altium and AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Familiarity with modular test instruments and National Instruments I/O Systems (PXI, cDAQ).
  • Knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, communication, and bus protocols (RS232, CAN, GPIB, Ethernet, USB).
  • Hands-on experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting complex issues with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with environmental test setups and test error proofing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team.
  • PCB design experience is preferred.
  • Programming ability in LabVIEW is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop custom electronic test equipment to support validation, end of line, and production testing of inverters, onboard chargers, and DC fast chargers.
  • Document test equipment designs via electrical wiring schematics.
  • Work closely with engineering project teams to ensure test equipment designs align with software and hardware requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, requirement reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Hazard Analyses.
  • Direct activities of prototype build lab personnel during fabrication of the test equipment.
  • Develop test procedures defining specific test setup requirements and instructions.
  • Perform data analysis and generate reports.
  • Utilize standard electronic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and power analyzers.
  • Use sensors such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
  • Support technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing.

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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