Senior Propulsion Engineer

6 days ago

Irvine, California, United States Rivian Automotive Full time
About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering company that's dedicated to creating a more adventurous and sustainable future. Our mission is to design and manufacture electric vehicles that are not only environmentally friendly but also exhilarating to drive.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to join our team as a Senior Propulsion Engineer. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing Vehicle Dynamics features, specifically in vehicle propulsion, chassis controls, torque vectoring, and active driveline.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize Vehicle Dynamics features, including vehicle 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
Requirements
  • 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 preferred) / C / C++ / Matlab / Simulink / Adams / MBSE / Git
  • Experienced with Vector CAN tools
What We Offer

Rivian provides a competitive 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). We also offer 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.

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