The Battery Control Systems Engineer at Rivian will focus on solving complex diagnostic challenges related to the Battery Management System (BMS) and high voltage energy storage systems. This role is part of the Battery Product Excellence Team at Rivian's Propulsion Headquarters in Tustin, CA. The engineer will lead diagnostic analyses to identify root causes of vehicle-level failures and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction. Collaboration with various teams will be essential to ensure alignment on cross-functional issues and improvements.

• 3+ years of work experience in Battery, Automotive, Aerospace, or related industries with significant experience in diagnostic engineering or failure analysis.
• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety.
• Knowledge of battery sensing technology and battery management architectural design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on rapid root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Experience creating requirements from the ground up using engineering analysis with a strong focus on diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills reliant on core engineering principles and common sense with a proven track record in root cause analysis.
• Experience with vehicle communication bus diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication skills verbally, written, and through presentation to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Experience with issue tracking tools such as Jira or Bugzilla.

• Develop expertise in the controlled interactions between the Battery Management System (BMS) and the rest of the vehicle.
• Lead diagnostic analyses to determine the root cause of high voltage energy storage system (ESS) related failures at the customer level through BMS and vehicle-level data analysis.
• Support battery production and vehicle general assembly through end-of-line failure data analysis.
• Travel to support critical cross-functional issues on-site when necessary.
• Partner with various teams to ensure alignment on cross-functional issues and necessary mitigation actions.
• Develop and propose improvements to the BMS and vehicle diagnostic strategies to mitigate customer impact.
• Collaborate with the HV battery platform team responsible for new product architecture development to integrate field-related lessons learned.

• 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.