Sr. Aerothermal Development Engineer

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.