Role SummaryWe are seeking a versatile and driven Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Design Release Engineer to join our team. This role is designed to be flexible, accommodating candidates ranging from high-potential entry-level engineers to seasoned senior professionals. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of wiring harness systems, ensuring seamless electrical integration across the vehicle platform. Level and responsibilities will be calibrated based on your years of experience and technical proficiency.
Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, and release of vehicle wiring harnesses and related components.
- Manage the "cradle-to-grave" lifecycle of EDS components, including initial packaging, 2D/3D design, and manufacturing hand-off.
- Work very closely with cross-functional teams (Body, Chassis, Powertrain, etc.) to define electrical requirements and routing paths.
- Communicate performance test requirements to the supplier, track testing status, and review results.
- Ensure that both component and vehicle-level tests are completed before part warrant is issued.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and service engineering to resolve recurring production or maintenance challenges.
- Interface with suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and on-time delivery of prototypes and production parts.
- Execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Support Rivian Vehicle Assembly and Tier1 builds, including on-site support for rapid design and rework for prototype / pre-production mule, electrical/mechanical static buck(s), and verification phases.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in automotive EDS, harness design, or electrical systems integration.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks) and EDS-specific software (Capital, Arcadia, or similar).
- Strong electromechanical integration background, a proactive learning mindset, and hands-on harness experience-such as through Formula SAE or similar technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Hands-on experience building/crimping harnesses is a major plus.
- Experience in Application Engineering is a plus.
Pay DisclosurePay Range: The salary range for this role is $96,000 - $120,000 annually for Southern California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 7/15/2026.
