Role SummaryAs a member of Rivian's Electrical Hardware mechanical team, you will be an intrinsic part of shaping new and exciting products - you will develop from concept into volume production while driving the creation of innovative, impactful, and world-class performing parts.
Responsibilities- Lead test and performance evaluation for the sensor cleaning system on our L4 autonomous program, from bench characterization through vehicle-level validation.
- Own and operate the sensor cleaning lab, including equipment specification, procurement, capability roadmap, and test scheduling.
- Develop test plans and component-level performance requirements with acceptance criteria tied to sensor cleanliness and perception availability.
- Design, build, and instrument test benches, fixtures, and rapid prototype hardware to support design iteration and test execution.
- Own data acquisition and test automation, including instrumentation, DAQ setup, data logging, and post-processing.
- Lead root cause investigation of test failures and drive findings into design changes and DFMEA.
- Drive cross-functional scheduling and follow-through on post-test decisions, coordinating with design, ADAS, EE, and supplier teams to turn test findings into agreed actions and closure dates.
- Support low-voltage electrical integration of sensor cleaning actuators, including actuator characterization, harness definition, and diagnostic verification.
- Support system and vehicle-level sensor cleaning functional testing and feature validation test
- Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present test data clearly to engineering and leadership audiences and drive decisions from results.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Qualifications- At least 3+ years industry experience within automotive or other industries, experience in autonomy preferred, priority given to experience in sensor cleaning system.
- B.S degree (or above), in mechanical engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
- Solid fluid mechanics and aerodynamics fundamentals
- Strong data acquisition skills: instrumentation and sensor selection, DAQ hardware, LabVIEW or equivalent, CAN logging, high-speed video.
- Ability to define a test from a requirement rather than execute a written procedure.
- Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis; working knowledge of DOE and statistical methods.
- CAD proficiency for fixtures and prototype parts (Catia preferred); comfortable with 3D printing and basic machining.
- Working knowledge of DVP&R and DFMEA.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $117,000 - $146,000 for Palo Alto 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.
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.
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