Hardware Design Intern – Rivian

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles they build, and the curious, courageous souls they seek to attract.

As a company, Rivian constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Rivian reframes old problems, seeks new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Their backgrounds are diverse, but their team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

About the Role

Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2026

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 2026 through May 2028

If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. 

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. 

The Hardware Design Engineering Intern will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and testing of Rivian’s high-performance electrical microelectronics used for our electric vehicles. You will work cross-functionally to create innovative hardware solutions that meet performance, safety, and durability standards, driving Rivian’s commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electronic components with a focus on electrical, thermal, mechanical and reliability performance.
• Conduct simulations to optimize electronic component design and performance.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define package requirements and ensure alignment with device specifications.
  
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and standards, to drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a masters or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Virtuoso Layout suite, Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Altium).
  
• Understanding of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and thermal management techniques in electronics design.
  
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, HFSS, HSPICE, SiWave) for thermal, electrical, and mechanical analysis.
  
• Experience with designing passive devices is highly preferred, and/or high-frequency and high-power component design
  
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as Chiplets, TSV, RDL, and Silicon Interposer.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. 

Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/HardwareDesignInternRivian