Aerodynamics Design Engineer

5 days ago

Irvine, California, United States Rivian Full time
About Rivian:
Rivian is a pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Our mission is to keep the world adventurous forever, and we're seeking a talented Aerodynamics Design Engineer to join our team.

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the aerodynamic performance of our Electric Adventure Vehicles. This involves leading the design and manufacture of wind tunnel models and test assets, managing their production, assembly, and logistics. With a strong background in parametric 3D CAD modeling, preferably in Catia, the candidate will collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists to design fixtures for validating designs and simulations.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive or motorsport industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, a deep understanding of design for manufacturing, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Frequent domestic and international travel to test facilities is required for this position.


Responsibilities:
Lead the design and manufacture of wind tunnel models and test assets.
Manage the manufacturing, assembly, and logistics of test assets.
Lead data acquisition systems and instrumentation, installing and specifying systems and sensors.
Produce Engineering drawings for component manufacturing.
Work with Aerodynamicists to develop new technologies.
Support Aerodynamicists with parametric CAD models for CFD analysis.
Design fixtures to test and validate designs and simulations across all fluid dynamics disciplines including aeroacoustics and soiling.
Frequent domestic and international travel to test facilities.

Qualifications:
Educated to a degree level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a similar role within the automotive or motorsport industry.
Extremely high proficiency in parametric 3D CAD modeling (preferably Catia) is essential.
A deep understanding of design for manufacturing.
Manufacturing experience preferred; welding, turning, 3D printing etc.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
The ability to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
Instrumentation and data collection experience (Pressure tapping, anemometers, load cells, LabView) desirable.
Must possess the attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and changing environment.
Minimum age of 21
No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period)
No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years
No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring

Pay Disclosure:
Salary range for

California Based Applicants:
$154,000-$192,500 (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.

Company Statements:
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.

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 .

Candidate Data Privacy


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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.

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