Sr. Low Voltage Systems Engineer, Energy Management at Rivian Automotive
Irvine, CA 92602
About the Job
About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever
This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done
We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown
Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role SummaryIn this role, you will join the Energy Management Systems Engineering team at Rivian responsible for HV Energy, LV Energy, Charging, Battery Management, and other features
You will take a hands-on approach to architect, design and implement the systems in the vehicle to deliver features that raise the bar for our customers
You will work with a cross functional team across SW, HW, attributes, data, and user experience to define, decompose, and integrate the energy management system.ResponsibilitiesLead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements.Drive the implementation of low voltage power system with a cross functional team from ideation to public release.Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, and strategic analysisDevelop and document requirements from a feature level down to functional and component levels for implementation.Develop test requirements for 12V battery and low voltage system characterization to support decomposition of system requirements.Support integration activities of features by participating in board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation task to bring features to life.Support cross functional team in issue resolution through data analysis, and hands on testingCoordinate the system delivery and timing to ensure achievement of requirements and development milestones.Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle)QualificationsB.S
in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering or a related field.5+ years experience working with low voltage energy, charging, battery management, or related exp. Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systemsDevelopment and integration experience with embedded systems preferred.Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle) preferred.Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries a plusExperience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced development environment.Good team player with effective communication skills.Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.Pay DisclosureSalary Range for California Based Applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.Equal OpportunityRivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities
If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
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Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Software Engineering
This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done
We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown
Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role SummaryIn this role, you will join the Energy Management Systems Engineering team at Rivian responsible for HV Energy, LV Energy, Charging, Battery Management, and other features
You will take a hands-on approach to architect, design and implement the systems in the vehicle to deliver features that raise the bar for our customers
You will work with a cross functional team across SW, HW, attributes, data, and user experience to define, decompose, and integrate the energy management system.ResponsibilitiesLead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements.Drive the implementation of low voltage power system with a cross functional team from ideation to public release.Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, and strategic analysisDevelop and document requirements from a feature level down to functional and component levels for implementation.Develop test requirements for 12V battery and low voltage system characterization to support decomposition of system requirements.Support integration activities of features by participating in board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation task to bring features to life.Support cross functional team in issue resolution through data analysis, and hands on testingCoordinate the system delivery and timing to ensure achievement of requirements and development milestones.Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle)QualificationsB.S
in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering or a related field.5+ years experience working with low voltage energy, charging, battery management, or related exp. Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systemsDevelopment and integration experience with embedded systems preferred.Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle) preferred.Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries a plusExperience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced development environment.Good team player with effective communication skills.Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.Pay DisclosureSalary Range for California Based Applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.Equal OpportunityRivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities
If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.Candidate
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Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Software Engineering
