Join Rivian's Charging & Energy team as a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer, where you will design and develop test environments for next-generation charging products. This hands-on role involves bridging hardware and software by creating custom interface boards and writing automation scripts in Python. You will work closely with hardware and safety engineers to validate critical features and optimize testing workflows. If you are passionate about energy solutions and enjoy tackling complex hardware challenges, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a strong preference for Electrical Engineering background.
• 1+ years of experience in hardware design, HIL testing, embedded systems, or electrical systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience reading electrical schematics and designing custom PCBs and wire harnesses.
• Proficiency in Python, with the ability to write scripts and tools for hardware testing automation.
• Strong debugging skills across both electrical and software domains.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.

• Design, develop, and integrate custom HIL printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wire harnesses for charging and energy controllers.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and hardware systems to ensure accurate test setups.
• Develop and maintain Python-based software applications, scripts, and libraries for HIL regression testing and hardware validation.
• Collaborate with hardware and functional safety engineers to design test systems that validate critical safety features.
• Take ownership of physical HIL benches, optimizing workflows and troubleshooting electrical faults.

• 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.