Rivian

Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-04-10

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-power electrical circuits such as LLC, dual active bridge converter, flyback, and DC/AC inverter.
  • Perform topology selection trade studies.
  • Design circuits, including component selection, schematics, PCBA layout, and thermal design.
  • Analyze and simulate circuits and components using tools like Matlab and PLECS.
  • Interact with suppliers on critical component designs.
  • Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab.
  • Engage with various engineering teams including Mechanical, Systems, Test, and Quality.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in power electronics.
  • Expertise in high-power EV charger or energy storage related power converters preferred.
  • Strong understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes.
  • Experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits.
  • Knowledge of embedded control of power electronic circuits.
  • Experience with bidirectional AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion.
  • Proficiency in software tools such as Spice, PLECS, and Matlab.
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