Power Electronics Engineer

Position: Staff 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.

Role Summary

In this position, you will work on the high-voltage power electronics product design at Carson, CA. The role will identify and analyze issues and develop solutions to complex engineering issues. This position will sit out of our Carson, CA, location, and report to the Principal Power Electronics Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly capable team to design industry-leading power electronic conversion units
• The Power Electronics Engineer will evaluate and validate the subcomponents for the traction power inverters
• Support characterization and test activities under the direction of senior engineers
• Design a circuit card for the traction power inverter
• Test traction inverters in the lab, dyno, and vehicle
• Analyze circuits using Spice, Mathcad, PLECS, and other tools
  • Debug issues and solve problems when they arise

Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (MS or advanced degree preferred)
• 7+ years' experience preferred, working with power electronics
• Expertise in power electronics circuits and concepts
• Knowledge of power electronics topologies
• Understanding of the key components: power semiconductors, inductors, transformers, capacitors
• Ability to design the schematic and layout of the controller and gate driver circuits for the traction power inverter.
• Experience in power device characterization, simulation, and testing.
• Comfortable working with high voltages and currents
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, Mathcad, and Matlab

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD ,500 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

You can apply for this role through  (or through inte if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than February 6, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

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