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About Rivian
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
This role is focused on developing and optimizing Vehicle Dynamics features, specifically in vehicle propulsion, chassis controls, torque vectoring, and active driveline. With the upcoming expansion of vehicle platforms, MSP in Rivian and more in Joint Venture, the permutations of drivetrains will increase. Thus this new role is required to lead vehicle propulsion feature, with in-depth analyses of sub-attributes decomposed from different platforms to component requirements, recomposing back up to full vehicle Validation.
Responsibilities
• Drive development of Vehicle Dynamics features relating to Propulsion, Chassis Controls, Torque vectoring and Active Driveline
• Work cross functionally to define User Stories and Performance Attributes
• Derive Attributes top-down for sub-systems, components (Mechanical, Electrical and Software) using first principles for performance and safety
• Develop and document requirements at vehicle, system and component level with traceability
• Interface between other technical functional domains to ensure proper vehicle level quality and integration and manufacturing
• Support attribute verification and vehicle performance evaluation
• Own feature level DFMEAs, using traditional methods and MBSE
• Contribute to System level Functional Safety work products compliant with ISO 26262 standard guidelines
• Develop a comprehensive DVP&R working with the development engineers to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
• Lead trouble-shooting issues, with exceptional sense of quality and in-depth root cause analyses
• Perform Worst Case Analysis at system level using first principles with Simulations or MBSE
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or higher in electrical/mechanical/automotive/controls engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on improving driving dynamics
• Expertise in either Controls / Electrical / Mechanical engineering
• Experience with electric powertrain systems validation efforts at different test levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)
• Experience performing DFMEAs
• Experience testing at proving grounds preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Understanding of industry guideline processes applied to safety critical automotive systems (ISO 26262).
• Good team player with great communication skills.
• Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.
• Requirement management tool experience (such as DOORS or Jama).
• Skilled in one or more: Python (highly preffered) / C / C++ / Matlab / Simulink / Adams / MBSE / Git
• Experienced with Vector CAN tools
• Passion to create the next best adventure vehicles
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $135,100 – $168,900 (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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