Staff Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager, ECU

The role

This person will drive the design, development, release, and validation for various Rivian ECUs. They will manage engineering schedules, mitigate programmatic risks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

What you will do

• Create engineering and delivery schedules with the Electrical Hardware Design team.
• Drive custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
• Identify and mitigate programmatic risks and roadblocks.
• Work with vehicle line, software, and electrical teams to drive critical path.
• Lead ECU development and integration via design reviews.
• Support pre-production builds to launch the vehicle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain for prototype build components.
• Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems for electronic assembly integration.
• Support the release of engineering documentation to support PLM.
• Support purchasing efforts and manage project budget and forecasts.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience
• BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree
• Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process
• Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly
• Outstanding program management skills including development of program plans, schedules, and management of program goals
• Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products
• Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues
• Strong communication experience with executive staff members
• Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects
• Strong team player and leader

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address electric vehicle challenges through technology for software-defined vehicles.