Sr. Range & Efficiency Development 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.

The Sr. Range & Efficiency (R&E) Development Engineer supports the R&E Attributes process from initial target setting to final vehicle level validation sign off. DVP creation, test planning, vehicle preparation and data analysis are part of the daily activities for this role. High focus on benchmarking activity and real world customer fleet analysis is part of this role for supporting the Attribute target definition. Support chamber, proving grounds and on-road testing for R&E Attributes and through hardware/software development. Lead new development process activities to bring efficiency in testing methodologies. Manage opening and closure of engineering concerns and issues throughout the vehicle life.

• Responsible for scheduling test tracks, internal and external dynamometers and prioritizing use of resources to meet tight, changing development deadlines.
• Execute vehicle level static and dynamic efficiency test activities per test plans developed in collaboration with key internal stakeholders and external resources.
• Run vehicle test procedures using hub and chassis dynamometer and complete post processing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with functional, thermal and powertrain teams to validate HV and LV consumption at vehicle level.
• Responsible for instrument vehicles with the necessary data acquisition hardware for data collection.
• Work closely with software and hardware teams to make sure representative vehicles are being tested.
• Update DVP timing and vehicle test blocks for different assets during the development phase.
• Responsible for retrieving, storing, and sharing of logged data from tests with different teams.
• Participate in design reviews, provide input and engineering analysis to development teams.
• Conduct benchmarking with competitive vehicles for range and efficiency attributes.
• Responsible for interpreting regulations and test procedures in collaboration with the homologation team.

Requirements

• Hands-on knowledge of range testing procedures, of coast-down testing as well as of dynamometer testing.
• Capability to manage multiple tests activities in parallel for different programs.
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication network systems (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.).
• Experience in data analysis and test scripting/automation experience (C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience in battery powered electric vehicles and powertrains.
• Experience in debugging and resolving hardware and software issues at vehicle level.
• Understanding of measurement equipment maintenance and calibration, upgrades, and improvements (mechanical, electrical, or software-based) required to optimize efficiency.
• Ability to instrument a vehicle and operate data acquisition systems such as CANalyzer & Hioki for data collection.
• Excellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments.
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team.

Preferred:

• Additional fields of experience (thermal, electrical, structural statics/dynamics, material science).
• Experience of electric vehicle drive units testing.
• Experience with vehicle controls and power electronics.
• Experience of optimization methods and software.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $121,500.00 - $151,900.00 (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.

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.

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.