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Senior Staff Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Architecture

ALSOPalo Alto
On-site Full-time $250K/yr - $280K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications and ExperienceProven expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in vehicle architecture and design. Strong analytical skills in evaluating design trade-offs. Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

About the job

Join the Team at ALSO

At ALSO, an innovative electric mobility company that emerged from Rivian, we are a dynamic group of creators, innovators, and problem solvers. Our focus is on designing groundbreaking electric vehicles (EVs) that are not only affordable and enjoyable to ride but also significantly more efficient than conventional vehicles—helping to tackle the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Architecture to spearhead the development of advanced electronic systems for our micromobility platforms.

Your Role and Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical architecture design for our micromobility platforms, focusing on power distribution, energy storage, computing, sensors, lighting, safety systems, and connectivity modules.

  • Create and define vehicle block diagrams, interfaces, and design standards that promote modularity and facilitate reuse across different vehicle lines.

  • Analyze performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance trade-offs to optimize system design.

  • Provide strategic technical direction to systems, electrical, firmware, and cable harness engineering teams.

  • Champion design for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and safety from initial concept through to production.

  • Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to seamlessly integrate electrical systems into our vehicle platforms.

  • Engage with suppliers and technology partners to assess and qualify new components and subsystems.

  • Work closely with product management to align architectural strategies with business objectives and market trends.

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies in batteries, connectivity, sensors, and multimedia systems to inform our future product roadmaps.

  • Benchmark competitor products and drive ongoing enhancements in efficiency, safety, and overall user experience.

  • Provide regular updates on program status during team meetings and to leadership.

About ALSO

ALSO is at the forefront of electric mobility, born from the vision of Rivian. Our dedicated team is passionate about revolutionizing transportation by creating innovative, vertically integrated small EVs that enhance urban mobility while being environmentally friendly and efficient.

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