Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Staff Electronics Design Engineer - Zonal ECU
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County · Staff+ · Full-time
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About the role
- From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
- By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward.
- Your contributions will directly influence the performance, safety, and efficiency of future software-defined vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full hardware design lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition to schematic capture, layout, validation, and production.
- Design, prototype, and validate robust ECU low-voltage zonal control modules for automotive applications..
- Tackle power electronics challenges, including solid-state circuit eFUSE design and distributed localize power, PMIC design, Power Sequence, Sleep states, MCU allocation.
- 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.
- Support system integration and validation across build phases - Proto, EVT, DVT, and vehicle-level testing.
- Knowledge of Tier 1 supplier processes, manufacturing constraints, and automotive design standards.
- Familiarity with automotive EMC/EMI design is the best practices.
- We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Experience designing for automotive environments, including understanding of hardware/software development life cycles.
- Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar.
- Experience with Schematic Capture EDA such as Cadance and Altium
Nice to have
- Strong foundation in EE fundamentals
- experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and component release workflows is a plus.
Compensation
- $167k-$230k
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
- This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
- Learn more about our global benefit programs.
Company info
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter.
- The road to the future is uncharted.
- Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
- Role Summary
- As a Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Zonal, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge battery-management and zonal hardware which serves as the backbone for power distribution 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, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- This role is a hybrid position.
Equal opportunity
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- 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.
- We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
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- We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status
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