Hardware Design Engineer Intern Jobs in Riverside, CA

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

In this role, the Electronic 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 solving HW/SW
system integration challenges, and experience complete prototyping to manufacturing
product development cycle.

- Own the hardware design and lead development of the vehicle electrical system by
creating complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards.
- Hands-on design and validation of prototype hardware and maturing the design by
characterizing and debugging test vehicles to optimize your design
- Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration and
validation plans, and support the execution of these test plans.
- Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and software
integration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levels
of the stack, on the bench, and in the system
- Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using a first
principles approach to drive simple and structured requirements and production
friendly solution working with broader team
- Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliability
issues for components, subsystems, and assemblies.
- Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable design
choices and improve validation test planning
- Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction.
- Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program and
customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position

- BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years or PhD + 6 years or equivalent experience in
electrical engineering or related field.
- Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces
- Experience with schematic design tools, PCB layout, FPGA development systems and
tools, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc)
- Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and
other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and
hardware requirements
- Understanding of high-speed signal integrity, EMC, and other typical regulatory
requirements for low-voltage electronics to facilitate cohesive development with
broader engineering team
- Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Power Supply, Oscilloscope,
Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)
- Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox
- Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and
challenging environments.
- Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions
- Understanding of automotive requirements
- End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production
experience
- Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to ‘zoom out’ and see the big picture

The salary range for this role is $167,000 - $209,000 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

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- BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years or PhD + 6 years or equivalent experience in
electrical engineering or related field.
- Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces
- Experience with schematic design tools, PCB layout, FPGA development systems and
tools, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc)
- Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and
other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and
hardware requirements
- Understanding of high-speed signal integrity, EMC, and other typical regulatory
requirements for low-voltage electronics to facilitate cohesive development with
broader engineering team
- Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Power Supply, Oscilloscope,
Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)
- Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox
- Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and
challenging environments.
- Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions
- Understanding of automotive requirements
- End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production
experience
- Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to ‘zoom out’ and see the big picture