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Role Summary
Rivian is hiring a Staff Validation Integration Engineer to lead end-to-end validation strategy and execution for Rivian’s ESS Test & Validation organization. You will own the integration of requirements, DVPR, and risk-based test planning across hardware, BMS software, thermal/mechanical subsystems, and vehicle interfaces to enable safe, reliable launches. Through DFMEA/NUDD based DVP development, test execution coordination, issue triage, and ESO readiness reporting, you will drive cross-functional alignment and accountability. You will mentor engineers and elevate validation rigor through data-driven dashboards, clear measurable requirements, and continuous improvement of processes, test design, and demonstrated reliability tracking.
If you thrive at the intersection of systems engineering, hands-on execution, and high level program management—and want to shape the performance, safety, and durability of our packs at scale—this role is for you.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience in utilizing Jira, Confluence, JAMA, and Plato is highly desirable.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $125,000.00 - $156,200.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: 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.
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