Sr. Electronic Design Engineer

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Tustin, CA

5h

About The Position

As a Senior Electronic Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge zonal hardware that serves as the backbone for power distribution, fault tolerance, and control functions in our next-generation vehicles. We're looking for a hands-on engineer with a solid foundation in electrical engineering, a passion for innovation, self-motivated and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your contributions will directly influence the performance, safety, and efficiency of future software-defined vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong foundation in EE fundamentals; experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.
• Experience designing for automotive environments, including an understanding of hardware/software development life cycles.
• Knowledge of Tier 1 supplier processes, manufacturing constraints, and automotive design standards.
• Familiarity with automotive EMC/EMI design best practices.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and component release workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full hardware design lifecycle - from concept, safety decomposition, and requirements definition to schematic capture, layout, validation, and production.
• Design, prototype, and validate robust low-voltage zonal control modules for automotive applications.
• Tackle power electronics challenges, including solid-state circuit breaker design and distributed DC-DC converters for efficient power delivery.
• Ensure signal integrity and interface compatibility across PCBs, sensors, actuators, and communication buses (CAN, SPI, Ethernet, analog/digital I/O).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, software, vehicle dynamics, manufacturing, validation, and supply chain teams.
• Evaluate and integrate new components and technologies (e.g., microcontrollers, high-side drivers, motor drivers), including working with suppliers to co-develop custom solutions.
• Apply EMC best practices throughout design to ensure compliance and system robustness.
• Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and failure investigations on PCBAs and electronic subsystems.
• Support system integration and validation across build phases — Proto, EVT, DVT, and vehicle-level testing.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety and regulatory standards (ISO 26262, FUSA, etc.).

Benefits

• Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
• In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.
• Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level