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Mechanical Design Engineer II, ADAS

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$93,000 - $116,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
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Job description

Rivian is seeking a member for its Electrical Hardware mechanical team to help develop innovative electric vehicles. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to design and integrate electrical hardware components from concept to production. Candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to sustainability. This position offers the opportunity to shape impactful products while working in a dynamic and diverse team environment.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in Automotive or equivalent or a Master's Degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
  • CAD experience, ideally with Catia V6.
  • Great problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T.
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
  • Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Collaboratively design and develop electrical hardware components from concept to launch.
  • Interface with cross-functional partners and lead mechanical design and integration.
  • Conduct validation builds, tests, and analysis of future components.
  • Document test processes and results.
  • Complete root cause analysis of failures and issues found in assembly and testing.
  • Perform tolerance analysis for new component and fixture designs.
  • Conduct benchmarking studies on new products and components.
  • Lead supplier discussions on all mechanical design and development tasks.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Rivian Automotive Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

101

FY2026

Approval rate

97.5%

FY2026

LCA certified

258

FY2026

Entry-level share

3.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+60%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-42%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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