Rivian · 1 day ago
Staff Validation Integration Engineer
US-CA-Tustin
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expRivian is hiring a Staff Validation Integration Engineer to lead end-to-end validation strategy and execution for Rivian’s ESS Test & Validation organization. This role involves owning the integration of requirements and driving cross-functional alignment to ensure safe and reliable launches of high voltage battery systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working with high voltage battery systems
Experience leading a cross-functional team and driving collaborative consensus on challenging issues
Well-versed in the technical/engineering details of high-voltage lithium-ion battery testing, validation, operations, equipment, and facilities
Demonstrated experience as a key contributor to design failure mode effects analysis efforts
Experience with reliability test planning including sample size definition and damage acceleration models
Experience with component and coupon tests and validation
Experience simplifying complex test suites into component or interface-level testing and validation efforts to expedite results-gathering
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude
Preferred
Experience in utilizing Jira, Confluence, JAMA, and Plato is highly desirable
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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