Engineering Intern - Electronics Design; Co-Op

Rivianis 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.

Rivian internships & co-ops are experiences optimized for student candidates.

To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the entire internship or co-op term. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions at  Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

Our Spring Co-op program runs from Jan-Aug 2027.

No Visa Sponsorship

In this role, the Electronics Design Engineering Intern will contribute to the electrical system prototyping, design, bring-up, and/or validation for proprietary electrical systems within current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles and accessories.

• Create proof of concept deliverables for next generation circuits
• Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits to meet Rivian Standards
• Perform circuit simulations and analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Develop custom PCBAs, prototype FW, and/or simple mechanical fixtures
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with schematic capture and/or layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS).
• Hands on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer)

The salary range for this role is $ per hour forPalo Alto 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.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and medical insurance benefits. Internship positions are not eligible for retirement benefits. More information about benefits is available at

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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