About RivianRivian 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.
Role SummaryThe Prototype and Special Projects Team is based in Irvine, CA. Our department is responsible for
anything from part design and prototyping through system design and validation (Structure, Chassis,
Electrical Architecture, Fixture design, etc). This includes full vehicle design and build for testing
applications at Rivian or even to show new products like the vehicles displayed at the R2, R3, and R3X
unveil in March of 2024. The purpose of this function is to provide early product development assets to
teams within Rivian to further production designs and decisions. In addition to product and brand
development assets, this group is also involved in fitting existing vehicles with features to showcase the
capability of the product (The Rebelle Rally, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Van, The Nature Conservancy).
Our group features engineers, designers, fabricators, machinists, technicians, and program managers
focused on efficient design and high-quality, quick duration builds. We support production development
and manufacturing through our prototype development but are not release-responsible for production
parts.
Our team needs to understand production design intent and manufacturing processes and how to
produce similar assemblies within the capabilities of our prototype environment. Designs and builds within
this team are very collaborative. Our team is expected to work collaborate internally and with external
departments to come up with solutions to, and understand the requirements of, the problems and projects
at hand.
This role is in Irvine, CA and may require some travel to other Rivian facilities in Normal, IL and Plymouth,
MI
Responsibilities- Design electrical systems and hardware for Special Project assets including show cars, marketing vehicles and other non-production builds
- Support builds (vehicles, testing assets, R&D projects) from design through testing, release, assembly, and
delivery - Specify and/or design surrogate hardware to replace production components based on timeline, maturity and vehicle function
- Maintain clear design documentation to allow for repairs and/or duplication/expansion for future projects
- Interface with prototype and production engineering to establish project requirements and provide technical solutions
- Design disciplines: Mechatronics, LV/HV Wiring, Embedded Design, Power Electronics – HV, Integration,
Software
Qualifications- 1-2 years of experience with mechatronics systems such as powering and actuating motors for testing applications
- An understanding of LV and HV vehicle architecture for circuit and wiring design
- Ability to design PCBs and integrate their functions into vehicle architectures
- The ability to collaborate to find solutions complex problems in unfamiliar systems
- The ability to quickly make tradeoffs and decisions to drive progress
- The ability to develop software for custom applications including the prototype parts designed within this same
role
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $85,600-$107,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
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.
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