Hardware Engineer, Power Management / Battery / BMS

Work Authorization Requirement

• Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person".
• Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3).

Summary

As a Hardware Engineer specializing in Power Management and Battery Systems, you’ll develop the energy backbone of Rivet’s devices. You will design DC-DC converters, integrate battery management systems, and optimize power delivery to meet demanding safety and certification requirements. Your work ensures that Rivet platforms achieve the reliability, efficiency, and endurance needed for mission-critical use.

Responsibilities

The objective of this role is to design safe, efficient, and scalable power systems that enable Rivet devices to operate in rugged and resource-constrained environments. You will deliver hardware solutions that meet strict performance and certification requirements while supporting product integration and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong EE fundamentals with expertise in power management, DC-DC design, low-noise EMI DC-DC design, battery systems, or battery management (safety, certification, etc.).
• 0-3 years of experience in hardware design, bring-up, validation, and debugging using EE test equipment.
• 1-3 years of preferred experience designing hardware for mass-produced products with form factor and integration constraints.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Cadence or equivalent tools.
• Ability to lead power hardware designs in a technical capacity.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage projects independently.
• Eagerness to take on new challenges and continuously develop new skills.
• Must be a US Person (citizen or permanent resident).

Pay and benefits

Compensation may vary within the posted range based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.