Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Component Engineer
$117K–$161K
Palo Alto, California · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
About the job
Supports electronic component selection and lifecycle management, maintaining component libraries for hardware designs used in current and next-generation Rivian electric vehicles.
What you'll do
- Maintain the electrical components library, generate internal part numbers, and scrub bills of materials for application compliance.
- Support component selection, multi-sourcing, and electronic-component lifecycle management, including identifying alternatives for shortages.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Program Management, design, and supply-chain teams on availability, cost, build dates, risks, and deliverables.
What they ask for
- Experience in component engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience analyzing and evaluating new or improved electronic components.
- Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) and ECAD tools.
- Knowledge of the AEC-Q qualification process.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in RF, passives, and emerging automotive technologies.
- Electrical Engineering Design/Test background; Altium and Cadence experience.
Pay
$117K – $161K (base salary)
Tools
Arena PLM, Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, AEC-Q
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