What you'd actually do

Translate high-level vehicle requirements into detailed, actionable system and component-level specifications

Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards

Ensure upstream and downstream traceability between hardware, software, systems, technical requirements, and relevant test cases within the requirement management tool

Leverage simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, PLECS) to guide or perform design analysis, model system behavior, and derive robust requirements

Analyze and advise on technology options and conduct trade studies

Skills

Required

Systems Engineering
power electronics
electric vehicle systems
MATLAB/Simulink
Ansys
PLECS
DFMEA
requirements management
failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
risk mitigation
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
automotive or EV industry
simulations
model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
power electronic design and analysis
semiconductor selection
thermal management
magnetics
control algorithms
systems design architecture
hardware electronics design
software architecture design
DC-AC Inverters
DC-DC Converters
AC-DC power electronics applications
on-board charging standards
J1772
CCS
vehicle communication protocols
CAN
automotive industry guidelines
ISO
IEC
country-specific regulatory requirements
failure modes and failure effects of electronic hardware designs
functional safety processes
ISO 26262
hardware and software validation testing
SIL
HIL
Unit
Vehicle
root cause analysis activities
fault tree analysis
fishbone diagrams
communication
leadership
problem-solving skills

Nice to have

vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
power export technologies
annual performance bonus
equity awards

What the JD emphasized

full product lifecycle

power electronic components

electric vehicle systems

Traction Inverters

On-board Chargers (OBCs)

DC-DC Converters

DC Fast Charger AC-DC power conversion electronics

system-level specifications

vehicle-level performance

safety

regulatory standards

requirement management tool

simulation tools

design analysis

model system behavior

robust requirements

technology options

trade studies

DFMEA

subsystem and vehicle integration

integration issues

systems (hardware/software) related failures

corrective plans

technical interface

internal and external stakeholders

vehicle integration teams

acceptance test

validation test specifications

validation plans

HIL

Unit

System

Vehicle test levels

product validation testing

vehicle-level validation tests

hardware design

controls

software

test engineering peers

world-class product results

systems engineering

requirements management

failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

risk mitigation

Systems Engineering deliverable status

Product Development

leadership teams

Master's degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering

automotive or EV industry

requirements based on simulations

model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles

power electronic design and analysis

semiconductor selection

thermal management

magnetics

control algorithms

systems design architecture

hardware electronics design

software architecture design

DC-AC Inverters

DC-DC Converters

AC-DC power electronics applications

on-board charging standards

J1772

CCS

vehicle communication protocols

CAN

vehicle-to-grid (V2G)

power export technologies

automotive industry guidelines

ISO

IEC

country-specific regulatory requirements

electric vehicle on-board and off-board power electronic components

failure modes and failure effects of electronic hardware designs

DFMEA processes

leading DFMEAs

functional safety processes

ISO 26262

hardware and software validation testing

SIL

HIL

Unit

Vehicle

root cause analysis activities

fault tree analysis

fishbone diagrams

fast-paced development environment

communication

leadership

problem-solving skills

USD 140,600-175,800

Southern California

annual performance bonus

equity awards

comprehensive package of benefits

full-time and part-time employees

paid vacation

paid sick leave

insurance benefits

life

medical

dental

vision

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

401(k) Plan

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. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team developing the power electronic components going into Rivian’s future electric vehicles and DC Fast Chargers. This role requires a technical background in power electronics and a strong understanding of electric vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have development experience with Traction Inverters, On-board Chargers (OBCs), DC-DC Converters or DC Fast Charger AC-DC power conversion electronics. As a key member of a Product Development Team, you will have responsibilities over the full product lifecycle, from initial design conceptualization and requirements definition to production support. Responsibilities Translate high-level vehicle requirements into detailed, actionable system and component-level specifications Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards Ensure upstream and downstream traceability between hardware, software, systems, technical requirements, and relevant test cases within the requirement management tool Leverage simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, PLECS) to guide or perform design analysis, model system behavior, and derive robust requirements Analyze and advise on technology options and conduct trade studies Lead DFMEA efforts with a cross-functional mix of product development team members Take a primary role in subsystem and vehicle integration activities and work with the product development team to resolve integration issues Resolve systems (hardware/software) related failures and develop short- and long-term corrective plans Act as the primary technical interface with internal and external stakeholders, including the vehicle integration teams Contribute to the development of acceptance test and validation test specifications and procedures Collaborate with the Rivian test teams to develop comprehensive validation plans employing test methods at the HIL, Unit, System, and Vehicle test levels Assist in resolving issues uncovered during the product validation testing Develop, execute, and document results for vehicle-level validation tests that address requirements owned by the product development team Work with hardware design, controls, software, and test engineering peers to achieve world-class product results Participate in roadmap planning for future products Champion best practices in systems engineering, including requirements management, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and risk mitigation Report out the Systems Engineering deliverable status to the Product Development and leadership teams. Qualifications Education: Master's degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, preferably within the automotive or EV industry Demonstrated ability to develop requirements based on simulations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles Experience with power electronic design and analysis, including semiconductor selection, thermal management, magnetics, and control algorithms Understanding of the systems design architecture, hardware electronics design, and software architecture design of DC-AC Inverters, DC-DC Converters, and AC-DC power electronics applications Proven understanding of on-board charging standards (e.g., J1772, CCS) and vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN) Knowledgeable in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and power export technologies, including relevant standards and use cases, is a plus Strong understanding of the automotive industry guidelines (e.g. ISO, IEC) and country-specific regulatory requirements applicable to electric vehicle on-board and off-board power electronic components Knowledge of failure modes and failure effects of electronic hardware designs with an in-depth knowledge of DFMEA processes Experience leading DFMEAs Familiarity with functional safety processes and standards for safety-critical automotive systems (ISO 26262) Understanding of hardware and software validation testing at various levels (SIL, HIL, Unit, and Vehicle). Experience leading root cause analysis activities with techniques such as fault tree analysis and fishbone diagrams Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is USD 140,600-175,800 for Southern California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 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. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than May 8th, 2026. 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