Rivian · 1 week ago
Staff Occupant Safety Engineer
US-MI-Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $214K/yr
10+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Staff Occupant Safety Engineer to define and drive occupant safety strategies. The role involves managing CAE model development and validation, ensuring compliance with global regulations, and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the development and correlation of advanced occupant safety CAE models to meet FMVSS, UNECE, US NCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, and other standards, at the component, system, and vehicle levels
Define occupant safety strategies, ensuring optimal integration of airbags, seatbelts, and structural components
Oversee DOE studies to enhance performance robustness, working with testing teams to validate simulations
Influence the packaging of occupant protection systems, working with interior, restraint, and structural safety teams
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support their development
Engage with cross functional groups, ensuring compliance with safety standards
Develop new methodologies and automation tools for improved CAE efficiency
Act as the primary interface for safety-related design changes and performance improvements
Demonstrate and apply expertise in the use and interpretation of Human Body Models (HBMs) and Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) in CAE simulations to predict and enhance occupant risk assessment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years experience in automotive safety, vehicle testing, or system integration
Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations
Prior experience with performance evaluations of safety components and systems through static testing, impactor testing, occupant sled testing, impact sled testing and full vehicle testing is required
Hands-on CAE experience is required (LS-DYNA)
Good experience with occupant safety, structures safety and design for high level safety targets
Willingness to work around physical testing environment and extended work hours at times
Strong fundamentals around injury biomechanics and prior experience working with Human Body Models and injury assessments
Possesses deep expertise in occupant safety and proactively drives strategic improvements
Works independently with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with cross-functional goals
Leads projects with diverse stakeholders, ensuring all aspects of safety integration are managed effectively
Communicates expectations clearly and systematically tracks progress to maintain high safety standards
Seeks to understand multiple perspectives to resolve challenges and secure stakeholder buy-in
Advocates for change by making compelling cases for innovation and continuous improvement in safety strategies
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive safety evaluation preferred
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, 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
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
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
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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