Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

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.

Summary Design and develop electrical circuits and converters for Rivian’s off-board charging products. These include the Rivian Adventure Network DC fast charger, level 2 AC charger, and other state-of-the-art products. This position will sit out of our Torrance, CA, location and report to the Sr. Director, Electrical Design.

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters Circuit design, component selection, schematic creation, PCBA layout, and magnetic design Perform trade studies for key decisions Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high-frequency transformers/inductors EMI/EMC filter design Interact with suppliers on critical components Test prototype power electronics circuits in lab Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN Engage with multiple cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Software and Controls, Systems, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing.

Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering plus 3+ years of relevant industry experience, specializing in power electronics Familiarity with common topologies such as multi-phase boost PFC, dual active bridge converter, LLC, etc Expertise in high-power EV charger or energy storage, stationary-related power converters preferred Solid understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers Familiarity with embedded control of power electronic circuits Power converters and grid tie control PWM methods Experience with bidirectional AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys, and Matlab Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent PCB layout using Altium Exposure to EMC requirements and safety certification Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is USD 121,500-151,900 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