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Sr. Manager, BMS Design

Job Description

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Our vehicle system electronics are the lifeline for power distribution and control functions on our vehicle. Innovation around our Battery Management Electronics is key to increasing power efficiency and features while reducing mass and cost. Your electronics are the lifeblood of the vehicle. Rivian is continuing to innovate and vertically integrate major battery components and systems. Rivian continues to keep the world adventurous by developing vehicles that support a wide range of outdoor activities and deliver commercial needs in an environmentally friendly way.

Rivian is seeking a world-class leader to serve in the newly created position of Senior Manager, Battery Management Systems, who will grow and mentor a team of engineers to support the design and delivery of innovative battery management electronics for consumer and commercial vehicles.

• Deliver Rivian’s Battery Management Electronics for Consumer and Commercial products for all of Rivian’s platforms.
• Drive innovation around Battery Management architectures, Functional Safety, PCBA manufacturing, component selection, and electronics design, across Rivian Consumer and Commercial Products.
• Set the technology roadmap within Battery Management Electronics.
• Grow and mentor top talent in the art of Battery Management electronics design.
• Resolve Battery Management Development, Integration, and Launch issues.
• Leading through direct input and collaboration, the creation of, and have final sign off on the following areas:
  • Technical Product Requirements
  • BMS System design and definition
  • Regular design reviews (schematics, layout, mechanical, FuSa, DFMEAs, PFMEAs)
  • Test and Validation Plans at component and system
• Collaborate with Battery Cell, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Body, Powertrain, Safety, and Thermal teams on vehicle architectures and technology roadmap development.

• BS+ in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience working in highly complex battery manager and safety-related electronics.
• 4+ years building, growing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience in high volume mass production and delivery, automotive experience preferred.
• Full stack experience taking products from concept to volume mass production.
• Deep technical understanding of cell monitoring, charge balancing, weight, power density, thermal density, and cost.
• Demonstrated Creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.
• Experience in low and high frequency product design.
• Zoom Out and then Dive In, break down complex problems to identify issues and guide engineering resources to success.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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