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Sr. Systems Engineer - Low Voltage

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

In this role, you will join the Energy Management Systems Engineering team at Rivian responsible for HV Energy, LV Energy, Charging, Battery Management, and other features. You will take a hands-on approach to architect, design and implement the systems in the vehicle to deliver features that raise the bar for our customers. You will work with a cross functional team across SW, HW, attributes, data, and user experience to define, decompose, and integrate the energy management system.

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements.

  • Drive the implementation of low voltage power system with a cross functional team from ideation to public release.
  • Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, and strategic analysis.
  • Develop and document requirements from a feature level down to functional and component levels for implementation.
  • Develop test requirements for 12V battery and low voltage system characterization to support decomposition of system requirements.
  • Support integration activities of features by participating in board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation task to bring features to life.
  • Support cross functional team in issue resolution through data analysis, and hands on testing.
  • Coordinate the system delivery and timing to ensure achievement of requirements and development milestones.
  • Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle).

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systems
  • Development and integration experience with embedded systems preferred.
  • Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle) preferred.
  • Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries a plus.
  • Experience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Good team player with effective communication skills.
  • Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.

Total Rewards

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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