Engineering Intern - Electronics Design (Spring 2027 Co-Op)

Rivian•Palo Alto, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivian internships & co-ops are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the entire internship or co-op term. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions at Rivian.com/careers. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. Our Spring Co-op program runs from Jan-Aug 2027. In this role, the Electronics Design Engineering Intern will contribute to the electrical system prototyping, design, bring-up, and/or validation for proprietary electrical systems within current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles and accessories.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
Experience with schematic capture and/or layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS).
Hands on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer)

Responsibilities

Create proof of concept deliverables for next generation circuits
Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits to meet Rivian Standards
Perform circuit simulations and analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.
Develop custom PCBAs, prototype FW, and/or simple mechanical fixtures
Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level.
Generate comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.