Hiring: Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Company: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:57:08 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Python, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •4+ years industry work in electrical engineering and systems Required Skills: •Support feature development and decomposition down to the architecture and system level, starting from user stories and vehicle requirements, with support from domain and software counterparts. •Own requirements and design of the hardware system, ensuring successful implementation down through the interface and component level as the ultimate electrical physical layer expert and advocate. •Develop, and support execution of, verification and validation test plans and procedures. •Utilize first principles in electrical engineering and physics to solve problems with unique and innovative solutions to improve performance and cost. •Analyze and advise on new technology options and conducting trade studies for different designs. •Leveraging experience to define what needs to be done more than taking direction and executing. •Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and challenging environments. •Excellent written and verbal communication for turning complex technical topics into understandable language •Operational familiarity with python and/or scripting languages •Proficiency in necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, Data Loggers) Compensation: •$135,100 - $185,800 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!