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Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
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As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
In this job you will set performance targets at a Vehicle, System, and component level and develop strategies to achieve the vehicle crash-worthiness targets.
Responsibilities
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- Use LS-Dyna, engineering fundamentals, and hand calculations, to analyze CAD data from the engineering team and perform vehicle, system, and component crash analysis including, but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP and other international regulation and rating tests \n
- Summarize simulation results in a complete and easy to understand format for sharing with the development team \n
- Train and develop less experienced engineers in hand calculations, LS-Dyna, and reporting results \n
- Utilize scripting, programming, and software vendor support to automate the model build and analysis for quick turnaround of results \n
- Lead physical testing from lab selection, instrumentation and running of test into processing and interpreting results \n
- Collaborate with program management, systems engineering, manufacturing, studio, and other development teams \n
Qualifications
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- BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS preferred \n
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred \n
- Minimum of 1 full vehicle development cycle on a major model change project from initial target setting phase through development and testing \n
- 4 years’ experience with LS-Dyna simulating and analyzing full vehicle crash phenomenon such as Front, Side, or Rear Impact \n
- Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering safety attribute on programs. Leading and training less experienced engineers a plus \n
- A strong understanding of the first-principle physics of automotive body structures and energy management in a crash \n
- Understanding of automotive body structures and joining methodologies along with the ability to develop modeling methods for simulating structure performance in a vehicle crash test \n
- Experience correlating simulation results to test data \n
- Proficiency with common pre and post processing tools for LS-Dyna (Hypermesh and/or Ansa) \n
Pay Disclosure
Salary range for California Based Applicants: $121,000-$139,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
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Benefits Summary: 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.
Equal Opportunity
\nRivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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