Electrical Engineer, Special Projects
$85,600–$107,000 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Design ground-up hardware for show cars and early prototypes, flexing expertise across mechatronics, LV/HV wiring, and power electronics. Program microcontrollers and write embedded software to transform static assemblies into dynamic, fully functional electromechanical systems. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate ambitious ideas into reality, designing clever surrogate hardware to bypass bottlenecks and hit aggressive timelines. Maintain clean, actionable documentation so custom architectures can be easily serviced, duplicated, or evolved for future projects. This role involves retrofitting existing vehicles for high-profile, unique applications like a Grey's Anatomy Ambulance or the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Van. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with an elite crew of fabricators, machinists, and designers at breakneck speeds to rapidly construct early-stage development assets that drive Rivian's critical production decisions.
Required Qualifications
- An understanding of LV and HV vehicle architecture for circuit and wiring design
- Ability to design PCBs and integrate their functions into vehicle architectures
- Bachelors Degree with an Engineering Focus
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with mechatronics systems such as powering and actuating motors for testing applications
- The ability to quickly make tradeoffs and decisions to drive progress
- The ability to develop software for custom prototypes designed within this same role
- Strong teamwork skills, the ability to collaborate, and a positive attitude
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