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Electrical Engineering Failure Analysis Engineer

Rivian

Location

Tustin, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$77,800 - $97,300 per year

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

The Electrical FA Engineer role at Rivian focuses on conducting failure analysis investigations for Electric Adventure Vehicles. Located in Irvine, CA, this position is part of the EE failure analysis team, which collaborates closely with engineers in both Irvine and Normal, IL. The engineer will utilize advanced testing equipment to diagnose and analyze failures at both the vehicle and component levels. This role is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of Rivian's innovative electric vehicles.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering and 5/2+ years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Strong academic background and/or experience in the testing and analysis of electrical engineering components.
  • Experience performing failure analysis investigations is required.
  • Hands-on experience with metrology equipment such as oscilloscopes and optical microscopy for detailed failure analysis.
  • Experience preparing formal reports summarizing analysis data and results.

Responsibilities

  • Be an integral part of the EE failure analysis team in the Irvine FA lab.
  • Perform both deep dive and rapid response triage failure analysis investigations.
  • Utilize standard electrical test equipment for fault isolation and diagnostics.
  • Collaborate with existing engineering teams to define needs for electronics and battery specific failure analysis.
  • Prepare failure analysis reports with exceptional visualizations and communicate findings to project teams.

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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