Staff Systems Engineer, Energy Management

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Lead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesLead💰 $171,100 - $226,740 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in low voltage system development, including requirements management, testing, and validation across various levels. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive system implementation and issue resolution in fast-paced environments.

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Low Voltage System DevelopmentRequirements Management for Safety Critical SystemsEmbedded Systems IntegrationControls Validation (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)Effective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentTest Requirements DevelopmentData AnalysisSystem CharacterizationFunctional Requirements DocumentationVehicle Architecture DevelopmentHIL TestingValidation TestingDVP&R DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Team PlayerSelf-MotivatedEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Low Voltage Systems12V BatteryHV Vehicle SystemsSafety Critical SystemsFast-Paced Development Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the definition and decomposition of the low voltage system through collaboration with cross functional teams to define user stories, system definition, and functional requirements
Drive implementation of the low voltage power system with a cross functional team from ideation to public release
Support development of vehicle architecture through trade studies, proof of concept, and strategic analysis
Develop and document requirements from feature level down to functional and component levels
Develop test requirements for 12V battery and low voltage system characterization
Support feature integration through board bring up, HIL testing, validation testing, and other critical implementation tasks
Support issue resolution through data analysis and hands-on testing
Coordinate system delivery and timing to achieve requirements and development milestones
Develop a comprehensive DVP&R with development engineers and conduct and capture validation tests at SIL, HIL, Component, and Vehicle levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering or a related field
Experience with the requirement management process of safety critical systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with effective communication skills
Self-motivated; demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
Experience with LV Systems and LV batteries a plus
Experience and knowledge of HV vehicle systems a plus
Development and integration experience with embedded systems preferred
Experience with controls validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle) preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program; this role has an annual bonus target of 15%
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs