The Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Rivian will focus on designing and developing high-power electrical circuits for off-board charging products. This role is part of a diverse team that values innovation and environmental sustainability. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to create state-of-the-art charging solutions. The position is based in Torrance, CA, and reports to the Sr. Director of Electrical Design.

• Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering plus 3+ years of relevant industry experience, specializing in power electronics.
• Familiarity with common topologies such as multi-phase boost PFC, dual active bridge converter, and LLC.
• Expertise in high-power EV charger or energy storage, stationary-related power converters preferred.
• Solid understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics.
• Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers.
• Familiarity with embedded control of power electronic circuits.
• Experience with bidirectional AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion.
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys, and Matlab.
• Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent.
• PCB layout experience using Altium.
• Exposure to EMC requirements and safety certification.

• Design and develop high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters.
• Perform circuit design, component selection, schematic creation, PCBA layout, and magnetic design.
• Conduct trade studies for key decisions.
• Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools.
• Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high-frequency transformers/inductors.
• Design EMI/EMC filters.
• Interact with suppliers on critical components.
• Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab.
• Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN.
• Engage with multiple cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Software and Controls, Systems, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing.

• 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.