Sr. Battery Control Systems Engineer

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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. 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.

Are you a skilled Battery Control Systems Engineer with a passion for solving complex diagnostic challenges? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in failure analysis directly impacts customer satisfaction? Join our team at Rivian’s Propulsion Headquarters in Tustin, CA, as part of the Battery Product Excellence Team, and lead the charge in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for vehicle‑level failures, ensuring our customers have an exceptional Rivian experience.

• Develop an expertise in the controlled interactions between the Battery Management System (BMS) & the rest of the vehicle; become familiar with the battery measurement and controls architecture
• Lead diagnostic analyses to determine root cause of HV Energy Storage System (ESS) related failures at the customer level through BMS and vehicle‑level data analysis
• Support battery production and vehicle general assembly, through end‑of‑line failure data analysis, traveling to support critical cross‑functional issues on‑site when necessary
• Partner with Field Reliability, Field Service, Failure Analysis, Battery Production, Plant Quality, Battery Remanufacturing, and all relevant battery and vehicle control design teams to ensure alignment on cross‑functional issues and necessary mitigation actions
• Develop and propose improvements to the BMS and vehicle diagnostic strategies to mitigate customer impact and streamline the field service failure analysis process
• Collaborate with the HV battery platform team responsible for new product architecture development (fusing, HV switch gear, HV Electrical Safety, and overcurrent protection) to integrate field‑related lessons learned and optimize next‑generation designs

• 3+ years of work experience in Battery/Automotive/Aerospace/related industries, with significant experience in diagnostic engineering or failure analysis
• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety
• Knowledge of battery sensing technology and battery management architectural design
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with focus on rapid root cause identification and corrective action implementation
• Experience creating requirements from the ground up, using engineering analysis, with a strong focus on diagnostics
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; reliant on core engineering principles and common sense, with a proven track record in root cause analysis
• Experience with vehicle communication bus diagnostic tools
• Strong communication skills verbally, written, and through presentation to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences
• Experience with issue tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla, etc.)

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $ - $ (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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…