Sr. Component Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $117,000 - $161,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on automotive technology, including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions for software-defined electric vehicles. The Component Engineer supports electronic component selection and maintenance of the part library, working with a broader component engineering team on hardware designs for current and next-generation Rivian electric vehicles. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office.

Requirements

• Experience in component engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating new or improved electronic components.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ECAD tools, including applicable component responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the AEC-Q qualification process.
• Electrical engineering design or test background.
• Experience with Altium and Cadence.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with RF, passives, and emerging automotive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electrical components library from a component engineering perspective.
• Support multi-sourcing in design and manufacturing workflows and drive part lifecycle maintenance.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Program Management to align part availability and cost with planned hardware build dates.
• Support design engineering in selecting electronic components for their applications.
• Generate Internal Part Numbers for new part requests in the Arena PLM database.
• Review Bills of Materials to ensure compliance with application requirements, including AEC-Q, electrical and mechanical requirements, and temperature grade.
• Manage the supply chain lifecycle for electronic components, including end-of-life, last-time-buy, and product change notifications.
• Support supply chain clear-to-build reviews by identifying alternate components for known shortages.
• Contribute to process and workflow development across cross-functional teams.
• Report weekly progress on expected deliverables to management and highlight risks.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for an annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to board approval and applicable plan terms.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs; offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed