- Irvine, California, United States +1 more
- Full-time · Staff
- $138K–$183K per year
- 7+ years
Provide technical leadership for the development and integration of steering systems and hardware across Rivian vehicle programs, from early concept through production release, launch, and engineering sign-off.
Locations (2)
- Irvine, California, United States
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $137,800 - $182,520 for California based applicants. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and hardware development for complex steering systems—including advanced Steer-by-Wire (SbW)—making critical architecture decisions that balance safety, performance, NVH, cost, and manufacturability across vehicle programs.
- Author and translate vehicle-level customer attributes into detailed system and component specifications.
- Utilize first-principles engineering, CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE, CAE, and data-driven trade studies to optimize designs, oversee kinematic packaging, and identify opportunities for improved robustness and customer experience.