Role Overview

Join Rivian as a Staff EMC Engineer in Irvine, California, and drive the future of electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is revolutionizing the EV industry with emissions-free vehicles designed for the outdoors. Our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team provides critical technical expertise for PCBAs and ECUs in next-gen platforms like autonomy, infotainment, vehicle controls, power conversion, propulsion, and dynamics. You'll assess electromagnetic interactions, predict circuit behaviors in real-world environments, and ensure seamless vehicle integration. If you have a passion for electromagnetics, high-speed circuit design, and EV innovation, this Staff EMC Engineer career at Rivian is your chance to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

As a Staff EMC Engineer at Rivian, you'll tackle challenging EMC issues head-on. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Work closely with hardware designers to develop next-generation control electronics for Rivian’s electric vehicles.
• Develop and validate electromagnetic models to predict circuit behavior when integrated into vehicles in real-world conditions.
• Test ECU and vehicle design margins using Rivian’s state-of-the-art EMC laboratories.
• Build systems engineering models for sub-system EMI source/victim interactions across vehicle platforms.
• Provide expert guidance on electrical, mechanical integration, and wiring harness design.
• Assess electromagnetic interactions between all circuits and structures in Rivian vehicles.
• Deliver integration guidance and design validation for PCBAs and ECUs.
• Leverage hands-on debugging skills and scripting (Python, Matlab) to analyze data and resolve issues cross-team.
• Simulate with tools like ANSYS HFSS, SiWave, or CST Studio to optimize high-speed designs.

These action-oriented tasks position you at the forefront of EV EMC engineering, ensuring Rivian vehicles meet rigorous standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Staff EMC Engineer at Rivian Irvine, bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar + 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar + 3 years of experience.
• PhD in electrical engineering or similar + 1 year of experience.
• Deep knowledge of electrical circuit fundamentals: analog circuits, RLC tank circuits, transmission line theory, switch-mode power supplies.
• Proven hands-on electronics debugging skills and ability to collaborate across organizations.
• Experience with scripting languages like Matlab or Python for data analysis.

Preferred skills include electromagnetics physics (Maxwell’s equations), high-speed circuit/antenna design, EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST), and test equipment like network analyzers. Rivian values diverse backgrounds united by a love for adventure and sustainability.

Salary & Benefits

Rivian offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 - $192,000 USD yearly for Staff EMC Engineers in Irvine, CA, based on experience. Enjoy first-day benefits for full-time roles:

• Robust medical/Rx, dental, vision insurance covering employees, spouses/partners, and children up to 26.
• Part-time benefits after 90 days.
• Equal opportunity employer with ADA accommodations.
• Mission-aligned perks in a collaborative, innovative environment.

This package supports your professional growth while you contribute to Rivian’s EV mission.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn’t just building EVs; we’re keeping the world adventurous. As a Staff EMC Engineer, you’ll work on groundbreaking platforms, challenge conventions, and protect the outdoors. Our diverse team thrives in unknown territories, reframing problems with fresh solutions. Irvine’s location offers prime access to California’s tech and outdoor scenes. Join us to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility—apply for this Rivian EMC career today and shape the future of electric vehicles.

How to Apply

Ready to advance your EMC engineering career at Rivian? Submit your application now. Rivian ensures an accessible process—email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com for support. We collect candidate data to improve recruitment but prioritize privacy. Don’t miss this Staff EMC Engineer job in Irvine, CA—apply now and join the adventure!