As a Staff Electronic Design Engineer for the Autonomy Sensing Systems team at Rivian, you will play a crucial role in the architecture and development of advanced sensing systems for autonomous vehicles. This position focuses on the design and optimization of high-performance Radar sensors, ensuring safety-critical features for customers. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust autonomy solutions while leading the debugging of field issues post-launch. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronic design and a passion for innovation in the automotive industry.

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10+ years of experience.
• Detailed understanding of RF design requirements.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering including power, high speed, computer architecture, analog, and mixed signal design.
• Experience in design and validation of high-speed signaling.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and design layout tools such as Altium Designer and OrCAD.
• Experience with signal integrity analysis using tools like Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and processes such as ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100.
• Ability to write or modify scripts in Python or Bash for automating data generation and hardware testing.
• Experience in performing impact analysis and validation for component substitutions in a high-volume production environment.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for hardware bring-up and characterization.

• Own the design and development of electrical system design for next generation Radar sensing systems and high performance compute systems.
• Drive PCBA architecture, BOM selection, and design for manufacturing.
• Perform detailed RF analysis of the PCBA, including simulations to inform robust system design.
• Drive schematic capture and provide rigorous PCB layout guidance.
• Drive the validation plan for your product by defining test requirements and collaborating with validation engineers.
• Characterize RF performance through testing and field analysis.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers for module packaging and thermal performance.
• Drive production cycle in partnership with external vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Lead troubleshooting processes and train junior engineers and technicians.

• 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.