Mechanical Engineering - Summer 2026 Internships jobs in United States
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Rivian · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineering - Summer 2026 Internships

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking undergraduate or graduate students for their 2026 internship programs in various engineering domains.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Applying to this opening will place you into consideration of Rivian’s 2026 internship programs
Teams your application can be considered for include:
Advanced Energy Solutions
Battery Engineering
Chassis
Manufacturing
Prototypes & Special Projects
Quality
Reliability
Safety
Technical Program Management
Test & Development
Vehicle Attributes

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD softwareEngineering first principlesNavigating ambiguityWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with CAD software
Applied knowledge and understanding of engineering first principles
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders

Benefits

Rivian provides robust wellness benefits
A medical insurance package for interns, 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.

Company

Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M

Leadership Team

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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