Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

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.  Responsibility: Build, correlate and maintain occupant safety CAE models related to FMVSS-201/208/214, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP regulations, component, and system level. Build CAE models for interior components if these models aren’t provided by suppliers. Integrate interior component models such as restraints/seats/cockpit/header/trim/carpet into the systems model. Verify proper behavior of each sub-component model within the CAE system. Ensure proper model organization, model robustness, and run time efficiency. Analyze and optimize restraint system performance for compliance to regulations. Develop pragmatic counter measures for compliance with FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP and China NCAP. Work cross-functionally with component/system DRE’s to ensure capturing safety aspects and/or countermeasures into vehicle design. Correlate subsystem/ system CAE models to component level and full system level tests incl. full vehicle level tests. Engage directly with component suppliers in case model revisions are required to achieve performance targets. Closely work with test team to ensure test-setup reflects capturing test objective(s) and any data for model correlation. Update and maintain Rivians test specifications as source for confirmation and validation methodologies. Generate reports and executive summaries for communication as required. Qualifications: MS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required with 5+ years of relevant OEM or TIER1 experience Demonstrable strong LS-Dyna expertise in CAE modeling application of restraint systems, dummy models & full vehicle/restraint/dummy models. Be a self-starter and take initiative to frame and solve occupant performance issues working collaboratively with all stakeholders. Ability to set high level safety targets for occupant safety, restraints, interior IP/trim & related structural components. Hands-on proficiency with common pre- and post-processing tools (such as, ANSA, Primer, LS-PrePost, Hyperworks) Good understanding of overall global safety protocols and regulations Experience with physical testing (component, sled & full vehicle) Experience with correlating CAE models to test outcomes. Excellent ability in presentation & writing reports for documentation, engineering, and senior management communications. Salary range for California Based Applicants: $135,000-$155,000 (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 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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