Sr. Power Control Engineer at Rivian Automotive in Carson, CA

Role Summary

In this position you will work in a collaborative environment with the electrical and software engineering teams to make sure the required performance of the power converters across the operating range is met.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art control algorithms for variety of high frequency power electronics converters for stationary and vehicle applications
• Define subsystem- and system-level tests to characterize parametric specifications for power converter controls features
• Lead development of the Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) system for power converter controls and software verification testing
• Support algorithm testing in the power electronics lab

Qualifications

• MSc in applicable engineering field
• 5+ years’ experience in embedded controls for power electronics applications
• Extensive programming experience in C/C++ and capability of delivering high-quality C code in an embedded microcontroller environment
• Experience with power electronics control validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component)
• Understanding of the high frequency power electronics principle of operations
• Intimate knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, and PLECS
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions in the field of power electronics controls
• Familiarity with power electronics hardware prototype testing, electrical measurements, and debugging of controls algorithms