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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, ECU

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$149,000 - $187,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Rivian is seeking a highly motivated and experienced mechanical engineer to lead the development of electronic hardware components for their Electric Adventure Vehicles. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize mechanical designs for performance, manufacturing, and service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a commitment to protecting the outdoors. This position is integral to advancing Rivian's mission of creating emissions-free vehicles.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of industry experience within automotive or related fields, with a preference for experience in ECU development.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a relevant equivalent experience.
  • Experience in designing components and systems that include mechanism design, thermal design, and PCB integration.
  • Proficiency in CAD design, ideally in Catia V5/V6/3DX, with advanced surfacing and solid modeling expertise preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical development of ECUs and next-generation internal compute designs.
  • Define mechanical component requirements and conduct trade studies for optimization.
  • Develop PCB MCOs, enclosure designs, and thermal management designs.
  • Create component drawings and perform tolerance analysis studies.
  • Support thermal and FEA studies to enhance component design.
  • Document component mechanical functional requirements based on product specifications.
  • Complete component design verification plans to ensure durability and cost-effectiveness.

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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