Electrical Engineer II, Vehicle Interior Electronics

$105,100 - $131,400/Yr

Rivian - Tustin, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Tustin, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer II for Vehicle Interior Electronics at Rivian is responsible for shaping the electro-mechanical design of electric vehicle systems. This role involves designing and packaging electro-mechanical components and low-voltage harnesses, managing supplier selection, and ensuring compliance with homologation requirements. The engineer will lead product development, engage with cross-functional teams, and support the integration of components into vehicle subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Be the Lead Engineer of your electromechanical components, driving technical and product excellence.
• Support and develop any Proof of Concept work needed to explore new technologies.
• Lead complete life-cycle development of electronics, including specifications development and supplier nomination.
• Engage with cross-functional engineering and design teams to optimize solutions for performance and cost.
• Lead product development including PDRs and CDRs, and support DFMEA and functional safety analysis.
• Work closely with program management to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Fully integrate components into subsystems and the overall vehicle system.
• Maintain component and system-level DVPRs and ensure test execution.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering degree; Master's is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience working in vehicle level component programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier processes, manufacturing, and standards.
• Very good understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals; electro-mechanical background is a plus.
• Understanding of the automotive hardware/software development process.
• Experience working with Tier 1s to deliver complete products and systems on time and within budget.
• Understanding of PLM and component release cycles.
• Deep understanding of electronics, packaging, and software.
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience with systems engineering and analysis.
• Experience working on complex, cross-functional, distributed embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Benefits

• Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.