The Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Rivian will focus on designing and developing high-power electrical circuits for on-board power electronic products. This role is part of a diverse team that values innovation and environmental stewardship. The engineer will work closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure the successful integration of power electronics into Rivian's electric vehicles. This position is based in Torrance, CA, and reports to the Sr. Manager of Electronic Design.

• Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. preferred, specializing in power electronics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing high-power electronics.
• Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics.
• Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers.
• Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits.
• Experience in EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products.
• Skilled in working in a lab environment with high voltage and current.
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab.

• Develop high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DC-DC converters.
• Perform topology selection trade studies.
• Design circuits, select components, create schematics, and support the layout of circuit boards.
• Analyze and simulate circuits and key components using tools like Matlab and PLECS.
• Interact with suppliers on the critical components design.
• Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab.
• Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN.
• Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers.

• 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.