at Rivian in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Staff Validation Integration Engineers with Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, IL. Lead end-to-end validation strategy and execution for Rivian’s ESS Test & Validation organization. Own the integration of requirements, DVPR, and risk-based test planning across hardware, BMS software, thermal/mechanical subsystems, and vehicle interfaces to enable safe, reliable launches. Through DFMEA/NUDD based DVP development, test execution coordination, issue triage, and ESO readiness reporting, you will drive cross-functional alignment and accountability. Responsible for mentoring engineers and elevate validation rigor through data-driven dashboards, clear measurable requirements, and continuous improvement of processes, test design, and demonstrating reliability tracking. Own end-to-end ESS validation strategy from concept through engineering sign-off readiness and into post-SOP support, aligning scope, timing, and risk. Translate DFMEA/NUDD outputs into DVP/DVPR with clear, measurable requirements and risk-based prioritization. Review test specifications to ensure that test design appropriately addresses the risk identified in the DFMEA / NUDD. Drive demonstrated reliability strategy, including multi-level plans, failure-mode tracking, and reliability gap closure. Lead ESO readiness reviews and manage deviations and approvals to enable on-time launches with quantified risk. Integrate cross-functional inputs across design, systems, reliability, test, software/BMS, manufacturing, and operations to ensure cohesive validation execution. Plan and orchestrate test execution across pack, module, and system levels (e.g., durability, cycle life, shock and vibration, thermal characterization, safety/abuse, FuSa). Establish and maintain validation dashboards (burn-up, schedule risk, SDVP health, data completeness) to create transparency and drive accountability. Continually audit DVP coverage to ensure all testing is represented, requirements are objective and testable, and status reflects accurate progress. Own issue triage and closure by coordinating root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and confirmation testing; track learnings to prevent recurrence. Manage BOM coverage mapping (part maturity/suffix alignment) against the validation plan; flag and resolve gaps and late-breaking changes. Leverage data, models, and CAE outputs to inform test design, accelerate decisions, and reconcile test vs. simulation outcomes. Define entry/exit criteria and gating deliverables for validation phases to control risk and maintain program cadence. Create and maintain program schedules/ECDs for validation activities; identify critical paths and execute recovery plans when risks materialize. Mentor and coach engineers, standardize methods and tooling, and drive continuous improvement (process, automation, and analytics). Communicate crisply to leadership with status, risks, confidence levels, and tradeoffs; advocate for data-driven decisions at key program gates.
RQMTS: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in any occupation involving high-voltage lithium-ion battery testing, validation, operations, equipment, and facilities. Experience must include working with: component and coupon tests and validation; design failure mode effects analysis; simplifying complex test suites into component or interface-level testing and validation efforts to expedite results-gathering; utilizing Creo, CATIA, and SolidWorks; working with simulation and modeling tools MATLAB and Simulink; and using automotive networks Vector CANoe, CANalyzer , and CAN. Salary Range: $115,000-$172,000/yr. 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. Email resume to Rivian Automotive, LLC, Attn: Mobility, Job Ref #: SVIE26UV, hrmobility@rivian.com
