Staff Power Electronics Engineer

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. 

Design and develop electrical circuits and power converters for Rivian’s off-board charging products. These include the Rivian Adventure Network DC fast charger, Level-2 AC charger, and State-of-the-art energy products. This position will be in Torrance, CA and report to the Sr. Manager, Power Electronics.

• The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as Active Power-Factor- Correction (PFC) AC-DC Rectifiers, Isolated DC-DC Converters, Filter Boards,
  and Embedded Controller
• Perform stress analysis, component selection, magnetic design, schematic creation, circuit design, and PCBA layout
• Perform trade studies for key decisions such as circuit topology, power device, and magnetics
• Simulate power converters and basic converter control algorithm using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTSpice and other tools
• Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high- frequency transformers/inductors
• Design EMI/EMC filter
• Interact with suppliers on critical components
• Test prototype power electronics circuits in lab
• Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN
• Engage with multiple cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Software and  Controls, Systems, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing

• Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of industry experience, specializing in power electronics
• Familiarity with common 1/3-phase topologies such as AC-DC PFC Rectifier, and Isolated DC-DC converters (e.g. dual active bridge, LLC, etc)
• Expertise in high-power EV charger or energy storage, stationary-related power converters is preferred
• Require solid understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics
• Strong experience designing and optimizing power converter circuits including gate drivers
• Familiarity with digital control of power electronic circuits such as power stage average/small-signal modeling, closed-loop control, and PWM modulations
• Experience with bidirectional AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Ansys, and MATLAB
• Experience of magnetic design, circuit parasitic analysis using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent is PLUS+, strongly preferred
• PCB layout experience using Altium Designer
• Exposure to EMC requirements and safety certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment  

The salary range for this role is USD 154,000-192,500 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  rivianbenefits.com . 

You can apply for this role through  careers.rivian.com (or through  internal-careers-rivian.icims.com 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.

Rivian 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  View email address on ev.careers .

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