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

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

In this position you will develop body structures that meet all key team, customer, and regulatory requirements, while interactively work with all areas of the company to find optimal solutions that meet all department needs. 

• Develop high performance body structures (Body-In-White)
• Collaborate with studio engineering to find technical solutions to achieve their visions
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and find solutions to package their components as well as help meet related performance targets and requirements.
• Work with cross-functional stake holders to develop engineering solutions that meet requirements for vehicle Safety, Durability, and NVH.
• Create, document and sign off engineering release documents (such as 2D and 3D drawings, and DVP)
• Manage program specific timing, DFMEA and DVP action items.
• Meet cost, weight, and tooling investment targets for responsible parts
• Work closely with manufacturing to deliver a design that can be produced at supplier and Rivian plants

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ Years of structural engineering foundation experience (automotive OEM/supplier experience, university race team leadership role, etc)
• Experience working through a full product lifecycle from design through launch.
• 4+ years working with the occupant compartment- pillars, cross members, roof, cargo box, etc. and underbody- rails, floor pans, bumpers, etc
• Previous success working with stamped and spot-welded structures
• Hands on development with both steel and aluminum structures
• Good collaborative and teamwork skills
• Desire to make an impact on the earth’s sustainability
• Curiosity to challenge convention and continuously ask “Why” and “How would I….”?
• Passion to continuously evolve and improve your own skills and capabilities

Salary Range for California-Based Applicants: $107,000 - $134,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, 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 premium

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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