About the job
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies unites two leading automotive companies focused on advancing electric vehicle technology. Their joint efforts center on developing sophisticated operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud-connected features that set new standards for software-defined vehicles. The partnership leverages extensive expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to create smarter, more connected, and sustainable vehicles.
Role overview
The Staff Systems Engineer - Power Modes will lead the design and implementation of power management strategies for current and future vehicle electrical platforms. This role emphasizes energy efficiency, reliability, and performance across multiple vehicle programs. The engineer will play a key part in developing and validating power management systems that support the evolving needs of electric vehicles.
What you will do
- Design and roll out vehicle power management strategies for next-generation electrical platforms
- Drive development and validation of power management systems to improve energy efficiency and reliability
- Collaborate with external brand partners and internal cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements are met
- Deliver solutions that influence the quality and direction of future vehicle architectures
Requirements
- Extensive experience with vehicle electrical architectures
- Strong background in power electronics
- Expertise in deterministic software orchestration
This position is based in Irvine, California.

