UIUC Research Park Intern - Low Voltage Electronics

Internship Term: Spring 2027

Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2027 through May 2029. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.

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In this role, the Electronics Design Engineering Intern will contribute to the electrical system prototyping, design, bring-up, and/or validation for proprietary electrical systems within current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles and accessory products.

Create proof of concept deliverables for next generation circuits

Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits to meet Rivian Standards

Perform circuit simulations and analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.

Develop custom PCBAs, prototype FW, and/or simple mechanical fixtures

Generate comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering

Experience with schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS).

Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).

Hands on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer)

Excellent problem solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as PCIe, CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI.
• Experience with Python for test equipment automation and data analysis
• Ability to design simple mechanical structures/enclosures for 3D printing
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