This role at Rivian focuses on leading the electrical systems definition and analysis for the next-generation electrical system platform. The successful candidate will support the electrical system from early-stage development through final manufacturing validation. This hands-on position requires collaboration across various teams, including product management, manufacturing, and software. A strong emphasis is placed on problem-solving, communication, and engineering principles.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Aerospace, or similar field
• 5+ years of experience with systems development and analysis of integrated hardware and software systems, including HARA and/or DFMEA
• Excellent electrical engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 or similar functional safety standards
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle sensor and sensor cleaning technologies
• Experience leading multidisciplinary trade studies to conclusion
• Experience with planning, writing, and executing test procedures
• Ability to read wiring schematics and interact with CAD software

• Interface with product management teams to define customer user stories and derive high-level system requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to incorporate high-rate process requirements into the system design
• Own and maintain essential technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports
• Decompose the electrical system design into subsystem requirements and collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate the subsystems
• Perform and document Failure Mode and Effects Analyses and incorporate mitigations into the electrical system design
• Analyze the electrical system to ensure it meets safety-critical design requirements
• Collaborate with systems test engineers to develop a validation test program and review test reports to verify design conformance
• Investigate hardware and software issues to identify their root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence

• 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.