Sr. Optical Engineer Exterior Lighting

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Optical Engineer for Exterior Lighting to shape the future of vehicle lighting systems through cutting-edge optical design and innovation.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Physics or Engineering with optical content or equivalent
• 3+ years of automotive optical engineering experience, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Understanding of color metric behavior of components
• Understanding of test methodologies for optical systems
• Experience with optical simulation software (e.g., ASAP, LucidShape, or ANSYS SPEOS)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 and MS Office products

Responsibilities

• Design and develop exterior lighting optical components for vehicle exterior forward lighting systems
• Conduct design reviews for exterior lighting optical parts and their iterative designs
• Assist in the development of optical design standards and specifications for optical system performance
• Conduct optical simulation and analysis for early concept development and design change feasibility
• Research and incorporate new lighting technologies into early concept development
• Support the development of best practices for optical system simulation, testing, and validation
• Support night drives and reviews of exterior forward lighting systems
• Support hands-on analysis of exterior forward lighting systems within an optical lab setting
• Provide DFM support to the Rivian Lighting team prior to supplier selection and throughout development

Benefits

• 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.