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.
Role Summary
You will lead the team that is the technical glue and driving force behind development activities crucial to the success of complex electromechanical systems. Core responsibilities include integration and bringing up new systems as well as ongoing test systems development, systems characterization, product performance improvement, and dynamic collaboration with hardware, modeling, controls, and software engineers.
Responsibilities
Build & Manage a world class modeling, integration and test team that specializes in light vehicle, multispeed electric drivetrains
Core competencies of the leader and team are modeling and development through test of rotating machines, geartrains, shift mechanisms and the root causes and mitigations for noise vibration and harshness (NVH)
Lead/mentor the team through all development phases including characterization of existing products, modeling of novel Rivian concepts to inform design architecture, design of test campaigns for model correlation and developmental product refinement
Specify, install and operate dynamometers, data acquisition and other test equipment
Collaborate closely with mechanical design, electrical design, controls and embedded software teams
Set the performance bar for the team in terms of innovation, engineering rigor, organization and execution
Play a strong role in vendor selection and management to ensure predictable and high quality execution of Rivian hardware designs
Recruit world class talent, develop team members, manage performance, conduct performance and compensation reviews
Qualifications
15+ year track record of in depth modeling, test and development accomplishments in applications such as motor driven powertrains, multi-speed transmissions, high bandwidth actuators, etc
5+ years leading complex technical projects and managing indirect and direct reports
Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of dynamical system modeling and testing, modal analysis, NVH via Matlab/Simulink/Simscape suite as well as other application specific tools
Specification and procurement expertise in capital test equipment
Demonstrated accomplishments in team building and business process creation
Formal electrical engineering education, B.S. minimum, higher preferred
Formal management / leadership training (ex: corporate training, 1:1 coaching or university)
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $197,000.00 - $227,000.00 (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 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 premiums.
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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