Staff Wireless Engineer - RF/Homologation
Rivian•Palo Alto, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
In this role, the hardware design engineer will own electrical system design, bring-up and validation for current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles. This would be a highly visible role working cross-functionally to influence design, contribute to solve HW/SW system integration challenges and experience complete prototyping to manufacturing product development cycle.
Requirements
- MSc or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Proven expertise in defining wireless system requirements and homologation processes.
- Proficiency with RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNA, spectrum analyzers, power meters) and validation systems.
- Experience with PLM tools, task scheduling, MATLAB, and scripting (e.g., Python, C).
- Deep understanding of end-to-end RF systems, including link budget analysis, TIS/TRP, impedance matching, and hands-on OTA testing.
- Strong communication and technical reporting skills, with a track record of cross-functional leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with antenna design, simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST), and characterization is a significant plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally to supplier and manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-level wireless system requirements and execute detailed engineering tasks, including RF design trade-offs, debugging, desense mitigation, and vehicle integration.
- Manage troubleshooting for wireless systems, including link budget, OTA performance, RF coexistence, signal isolation, and manufacturability (Design-For-Manufacturability)
- Develop comprehensive test plans and lead bench, chamber, and vehicle-level RF testing and homologation.
- Interpret homologation test requirements, setups, and success criteria.
- Analyze end-to-end wireless performance data to drive design iterations and ensure global regulatory compliance.
- Define End-of-Line (EOL) testing setups and procedures to ensure optimal manufacturability, performance calibration, and accuracy.
- Oversee product delivery and validation schedules, managing the release of designs into PLM and documentation systems.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- life insurance
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
