System Engineer
Rivian · Torrance, CA
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- $106,000 / year
- Torrance, CA
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System Engineer
Rivian · Torrance, CA
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Job highlights
- Own electrical sub-systems for new EV charging products.
- Coordinate hardware/software integration and requirements.
- Analyze designs, components, and test data.
- Develop technical documentation and documentation.
- Solve problems and optimize product performance.
About the role
About Rivian
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.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of key electrical sub-systems and functionals within new DC high power charging products.
- Delivery of electrical hardware and charging functions by coordinating cross-functional decision making between hardware and software teams.
- Ownership of requirements development and coordination of sign off across multiple teams including vehicle, cloud and mobile.
- Contribute to architecture development and electrical system-level design for all charging products.
- Analyze and evaluate design impacts associated with alternate designs or new components and vendors.
- Collaborate with validation teams on system/sub-system plans for requirement traceability. This includes taking ownership of the requirements from definition through to comprehensive testing and verification.
- Proactively and independently solve routine problems, contributing meaningfully to team objectives.
- Work closely with the software team to define interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful integration of charging hardware and software systems.
- Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for optimization in electrical and power systems.
- Work closely with the design team to suggest and implement modifications that improve product performance, durability, and user satisfaction.
- Create and maintain essential technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports.
- As a highly skilled specialist, you will contribute to the development of concepts and techniques and complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2+ years of system engineering related experience.
- Proficiency in requirements management tools and agile project management tools (Jira and Confluence preferred).
- Proficiency in applying DFMEA’s, functional safety analysis and/or other systems engineering tools.
- Proficiency in using common languages for data analysis and leveraging AI tools as part of daily workflow.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing EV charging products or significant understanding of the EV charging space.
- Compliance experience with UL/IEEE/SAE standards is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in systems engineering within electric vehicle charging, power conversion equipment, and/or renewable energy (PV, energy storage).
- Experience working with high-voltage systems.
- Confident in use of data analysis platforms such as Databricks.
- Experience working with different communication protocols and integrating complex systems.
Key skills/competency
- System Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Requirements Management
- Agile Project Management
- DFMEA
- Functional Safety
- Data Analysis
- AI Tools
- EV Charging
- High-Voltage Systems
Skills & topics
- System Engineer
- Electrical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Requirements Management
- Agile Methodologies
- DFMEA
- Functional Safety
- Data Analysis
- AI Tools
- EV Charging
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight systems engineering experience, EV charging knowledge, and proficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize experience with DFMEA, functional safety, data analysis, and AI tools.
- Demonstrate project experience: Detail your contributions to electrical system design and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss high-voltage systems, communication protocols, and data analysis platforms.
- Understand Rivian's mission: Align your application with Rivian's commitment to adventure and sustainability.
Technical preparation
Master requirements management tools (Jira, Confluence).,Practice DFMEA and functional safety analysis.,Utilize data analysis languages and AI tools.,Study EV charging systems and high-voltage principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you designed or troubleshot.,How do you handle cross-functional team conflicts?,Give an example of proactive problem-solving.,How do you manage multiple project priorities?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a System Engineer at Rivian do?
- A System Engineer at Rivian owns key electrical sub-systems for new DC high power charging products. This involves coordinating hardware and software teams, developing requirements, analyzing designs, and ensuring successful product integration and testing. You'll contribute to architecture and system-level design.
- What are the required qualifications for the System Engineer role at Rivian?
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, at least 2 years of system engineering experience, proficiency in requirements management and agile tools (like Jira/Confluence), and familiarity with DFMEA, functional safety, and data analysis/AI tools are required.
- What experience is preferred for the System Engineer position at Rivian?
- Preferred qualifications include experience developing EV charging products, knowledge of UL/IEEE/SAE standards, systems engineering in EV charging or power conversion, experience with high-voltage systems, data analysis platforms like Databricks, and integrating complex systems.
- How does Rivian handle compensation for System Engineers?
- Rivian provides a salary range for SoCal-based applicants, such as $95,400-$106,000. Actual compensation is determined by factors like experience and other legal considerations. They also offer robust benefits.
- What is the application process like for a System Engineer at Rivian?
- The application process involves submitting a tailored resume highlighting relevant skills and experience. You may then participate in interviews, which could include technical assessments and discussions about your systems engineering expertise and alignment with Rivian's mission.
- Does Rivian hire System Engineers remotely?
- The job description mentions a 'Salary Range SoCal-Based Applicants', suggesting this specific role is located in Southern California. Rivian may offer remote or hybrid roles for other positions, but for this System Engineer role, it appears to be location-specific.
- What kind of documentation does a System Engineer at Rivian create?
- A System Engineer at Rivian is responsible for creating and maintaining essential technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports, ensuring clear communication and traceability of product development.
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