- Irvine, California, United States
- Full-time · Staff
- $138K–$183K per year
- 7+ years
Lead technical direction and hardware development for complex steering systems, including steer‑by‑wire, across Rivian vehicle programs.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $137,800 - $182,520 for California based applicants.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and hardware development for complex steering systems
- 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
- Approve all DVP&R content, testing strategies, and DFMEA activities
- Resolve complex, ambiguous, and systemic steering issues
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: steer‑by‑wire
- Nice to have: rear‑wheel steering
- Nice to have: advanced ADAS steering
- Nice to have: steering controls