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Sr. Aerothermal Development Engineer

Rivian

10/19/2025

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Salary: $107.8k - $134.8k per year


Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Aerothermal Development Engineer to support the Thermal Attributes process for their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University
  • 2-5 years of experience in automotive thermal system or HVAC development
  • Experience with thermal instrumentation, data acquisition, and post processing
  • Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debugging tools
  • Detailed understanding and experience with automotive refrigerant / heat pump systems is preferred
  • Knowledge of electric vehicle HVAC and Heating / Cooling systems is a plus
  • Proven track record of problem solving and independent root cause analysis
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to produce clean, organized, and timely documentation
  • Background in calibration for HVAC and Propulsion Conditioning is a strong plus
  • Innate curiosity about automotive industry
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Travel: up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute thermal system development and validation testing, including travel to off-site locations for testing in extreme hot and cold conditions
  • Develop test procedures that align with user stories and attribute requirements and lead to high quality test results
  • Plan and assist with vehicle instrumentation. Specify instrumentation and data acquisition solutions that meet required accuracy and robustness requirements
  • Analyze and present results to leadership and cross functional teammates
  • Identify, document, and highlight system design gaps and vehicle issues during all phases of testing
  • Create testing documentation including test procedures, verification plans, and test reports
  • Clearly document all test results and issues identified during the development cycle and sign off procedure

Benefits

  • Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.
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