Senior Electronics Design & Characterization Engineer – Zonal BMS
rivianvw.tech · Irvine
Job description
About the role
The Electronics Test and Validation team ensures module‑level validation of all RV Tech ECUs. As a Senior Electronics Design and Characterization Engineer you will lead design reviews and hardware characterization for Zonal ECUs, providing early feedback to optimize schematics and verification methods.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed design verification and characterization test plans across all ECU program phases.
- Perform bench‑level characterization of high‑side/low‑side drivers, e‑fuses, PWM/H‑bridges, and diagnostic circuits.
- Lead electronic fuse testing, I2T characterization, and temperature repeatability studies.
- Write automation scripts and instrumentation drivers in Python, leveraging AI coding agents for rapid development.
- Analyze large characterization datasets with AI tools to identify drift, outliers, and failure clusters, then translate findings into design recommendations.
- Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to flash, test, and troubleshoot ECU firmware.
Required profile
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of electronics design, characterization, and validation experience.
- Strong foundation in circuit analysis and hands‑on use of lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, DMMs, DAQ, SMUs, current probes, switch matrices).
- Proficiency in Python for scripting and data analysis, and demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) for test code generation.
Required skills
- Python
- AI coding assistants (Claude, Copilot, Cursor)
- Oscilloscope, Power supply, Electronic load, Digital multimeter, DAQ, SMU, Current probe, Switch matrix
- Altium Designer
- LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix
- C programming and low‑level firmware
- Vehicle communication buses (Ethernet, SPI, CAN, LIN, SENT) and diagnostic protocols (UDS, XCP)
- Automated test setup development
What we offer
- Competitive base salary and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- Equity participation through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and family‑planning programs.
Questions fréquentes
Why are you reporting this job?
Explore further
Salaries, guides and searches in the United States.
Salaries by job title
Apply in 30 seconds
Enter your email to apply. An account will be created automatically.
By continuing, you accept our terms of use.
Already have an account? Login
Published 17 hours ago
Expires 1 month from now
3 views · 0 interested
Boost your chances
Upload your CV — we will match you with relevant openings.
Analyzing your CV...
rivianvw.tech
Irvine