Sr. Systems Engineer, Power Modes

Rivian Automotive

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. 

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and driven Systems Engineer focusing on the development of advanced power moding strategies to join our team. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and validation of vehicle power mode management systems, ensuring optimal energy efficiency, performance, and reliability. This role requires a strong understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, power electronics, embedded systems, and software development processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance the user experience and align with our commitment to innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Define and document system-level requirements, decomposition, and traceability for vehicle power mode management throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to establish interfaces between power moding systems and other vehicle subsystems (e.g., battery management system, thermal management system, infotainment system).
  • Create and maintain system design documentation, including functional block diagrams, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and interface control documents.
  • Support feature verification test case definition & ensure traceability to all respective requirements
  • Ensure vehicle quality through functional analysis using hierarchical DFMEA
  • Contribute towards functional safety concepts (FuSa)
  • Contribute towards electrical architecture decisions
  • Support troubleshooting issues found during integration, manufacturing, and service

Qualifications

  • Minimum of B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with systems design and integration
  • Requirement management tool experience (such as Jama, Polarion, & DOORS)
  • Experience with power electronic validation efforts at different test levels (vehicle, systems, SIL, & HIL)
  • Experience with DFMEA and associated tools (IQRM, Plato)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
  • Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide a team towards it
  • Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred experiences:

  • Experience with automotive network architecture and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
  • Experience with automotive electrical systems or energy management systems
  • Hands-on experience with system validation and testing automation (HIL environments)
  • Experience with safety critical systems design and integration
  • Experience with root cause analysis (5W, 8D, etc) and issue resolution

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Company Statements

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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