Role Overview

Join Rivian as an Electrical System Engineer II in Torrance, California, and take ownership of cutting-edge DC high power charging products for electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is revolutionizing the EV industry with emissions-free mobility solutions that keep the world adventurous. This role demands a proactive engineer passionate about electrical systems, EV charging innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll deliver hardware and software-integrated charging functions, develop requirements, and optimize high-voltage systems for real-world performance. With a salary range of $96,700-$120,900 USD, this position offers immediate impact on Rivian's mission to protect the outdoors through sustainable technology.

As a key player in Rivian's charging products team, you'll solve complex problems in power conversion, functional safety, and system architecture. Ideal for engineers with 3+ years in systems engineering, experience in EV charging or high-voltage systems, and proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and DFMEA. Contribute to architecture for all charging products while ensuring compliance with UL, IEEE, and SAE standards.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

Thrive in Rivian's dynamic environment by driving these critical tasks:

• Own key electrical sub-systems and functionals within new DC high power charging products, ensuring seamless performance.
• Deliver electrical hardware and charging functions through cross-functional coordination between hardware, software, vehicle, cloud, and mobile teams.
• Lead requirements development and secure sign-offs across multiple teams for robust system integration.
• Contribute to architecture development and electrical system-level design for Rivian's entire charging product lineup.
• Analyze design impacts from alternate designs, new components, or vendors to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with validation teams on comprehensive system/sub-system plans, owning requirements from definition to verification.
• Partner with software teams to define interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and integrate charging hardware-software systems flawlessly.
• Analyze test data for performance trends and optimization opportunities in electrical and power systems.
• Maintain technical documentation including schematics, manuals, specifications, and test reports for ongoing excellence.

Proactively solve routine and complex problems, contributing creatively to team objectives in Rivian's fast-paced EV charging innovation space.

Qualifications & Requirements

Rivian seeks top talent with these required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on systems engineering experience in relevant fields.
• Expertise in requirements management and agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strong proficiency in DFMEA, functional safety analysis, and systems engineering methodologies.
• Skilled in data analysis languages and AI tools for daily workflow efficiency.

Preferred qualifications include EV charging product development, high-voltage systems experience, compliance with UL/IEEE/SAE standards, power conversion or renewable energy background, and Databricks proficiency. Communication protocols integration experience is a major plus.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive $96,700 - $120,900 USD yearly salary (SoCal-based), determined by experience and market factors. Rivian’s benefits package is exceptional:

• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance starting day one for full-time employees, spouses/partners, and children up to 26.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility and fair practices.
• Cutting-edge projects in EV charging and sustainable energy.
• Diverse team united by love for outdoors and innovation.
• Robust professional development in high-growth EV sector.

Actual compensation reflects skills, experience, and location per legal guidelines.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn’t just building electric vehicles; we’re redefining adventure with emissions-free trucks, SUVs, and now advanced DC high power charging solutions. Our Torrance, CA team challenges conventions, reframes problems, and pioneers unknown territories. As an Electrical System Engineer II, you’ll work on mission-critical systems powering the future of mobility. Enjoy a culture of curiosity, courage, and environmental stewardship. With backgrounds as diverse as our vehicles’ capabilities, Rivian attracts souls passionate about protecting the planet. Benefits kick in day one, and you’ll collaborate with hardware, software, and validation experts on real-world impact. Grow your career in EV charging, high-voltage engineering, and renewable energy while earning top-tier pay in sunny Southern California.

Stand out by bringing EV charging expertise, systems thinking, and a drive for optimization. Rivian complies with all fair employment laws, ensuring opportunities for all qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Ready to electrify your career? Apply now for the Electrical System Engineer II role at Rivian in Torrance, CA. Submit your resume highlighting systems engineering, EV charging, and high-voltage experience. Use candidateaccommodations@rivian.com for disability-related needs. Rivian collects candidate data per privacy laws—join us to accelerate the shift to sustainable adventure!