UIUC Research Intern - Low Voltage Electronics (Dec 2026)

Join Rivian as a Research Intern designing and testing low voltage electronics with hands-on experience in automation and data analysis.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing equipment testing, automation, data collection, and data analysis scripts using Python, MATLAB, and C on microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, etc.)
• Utilizing CAN Bus tools (PCAN, etc.) for testing and data collection
• Completing deliverables involving testing, data collection, and proof-of-concept development using interconnected evaluation kits, custom PCBAs, firmware development, and simple mechanical design

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
• Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Located in Champaign, IL, and able to work out of the office in Research Park
• Available for at least 15-20 hours per week in Fall and Spring, and 40 hours in Summer
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters
• Ability to understand sensor datasheets (gain, offset, preload, etc.) and read circuit schematics/layouts
• Ability to modify or develop data collection and analysis scripts in Python
• Ability to design simple mechanical structures/enclosures for 3D printing
• Preferred: ability to design custom circuit schematics and supervise PCB layout
• Preferred: prior research experience related to hardware data collection systems and/or sensing systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $33.00 - $40.00, determined by location and other legal factors
• Robust wellness benefits and medical insurance package covering interns, their spouse/domestic partner, and children up to age 26
• Coverage effective from the first day of employment with most premiums covered by Rivian

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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