This role sits on Rivian’s Special Projects Team in Irvine, supporting component, system, and full-vehicle prototype builds as well as marketing and show vehicles. The work spans everything from rough concepts to physical parts, with a focus on fast iteration, practical design tradeoffs, and close collaboration with fabrication and engineering teams.

• Design components for vehicles including show cars, marketing vehicles, and other non-production assets
• Support vehicle builds from design through release, fabrication, assembly, and in-field usage
• Engineer components that pull ahead production design to support early build timelines while demonstrating production concepts
• Use CATIA to design structures, parts, brackets, and other components, including generating 2D drawings
• Select off-the-shelf content when appropriate based on timeline, maturity, and vehicle function
• Interface with production engineers, purchasers, and suppliers to deliver products on time

• Understanding of vehicle systems
• Hands-on experience with component or vehicle builds, diagnostics, and repairs
• Ability to assess complex problems in unfamiliar systems
• Ability to quickly make tradeoffs and decisions to drive progress
• Knowledge of prototype process and low-volume manufacturing/fabrication, including milling, turning, and welding
• Ability to use CAD to design parts and generate drawings
• Strong teamwork skills, collaboration, and a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

• Annual performance bonus and equity awards may be available
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if eligibility requirements are met
• Full-time employee coverage effective on first day of employment
• Part-time employee coverage effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment