Hardware Design EngineerRivian 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 hardware design engineer will own electrical system design, bring-up, and validation for the 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.ResponsibilitiesDesign/Test/Release antennas for Rivian programs with best-in-class performance, cost, and quality.Design - Analyse and document design trade-offs, create antenna designs.Test – Responsible for test plans, conducting bench, chamber, and vehicle-level testing.Characterize antenna performance on the component/subsystem level and the end-to-end performance of the wireless products the antennas are associated with.Release - Drive product delivery and validation schedule/processes/completion.QualificationsBS or higher in Electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experienceKnowledge of measurement equipment for antenna/wireless characterization, as well as system performance validation, e.g, VNA, SA, and other EE measurement systemsKnowledge of antenna simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO, XFDTD), MATLAB, and programming languages (e.g., C, Python)Knowledge of PLM, scheduling, and MPL toolsStrong communication skillsExcellent skills in data analysis, record-keeping, report writing, and presentation, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environmentPay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $167,000 - $209,000 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants.
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.Equal Opportunity 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. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.