Sr. Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering
RivianSr. Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering
RivianLocation
Irvine, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/9/2026
Compensation
$121,500 - $151,900 per year
Job description
As a Sr. Technical Program Manager in Vehicle Hardware Engineering at Rivian, you will manage the development and delivery of vehicle hardware subsystems from concept to market execution. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on program deliverables and visibility across teams. You will lead a matrix organization to drive issue resolution and manage key performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude towards engineering challenges and a passion for the outdoors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive product development, ideally with at least 1 vehicle launch.
- Detailed knowledge of the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
- Outstanding communication skills for both detailed technical discussions and high-level executive audiences.
- Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
- Knowledge of materials, processes, and technologies used to deliver hardware engineering content.
- Experience operating CAD systems, with a preference for CATIA.
Responsibilities
- Lead a matrix organization to ensure delivery of vehicle hardware engineering subsystems through the complete Rivian Development Process.
- Champion and drive cross-functional issue resolution, change management, and large program changes.
- Drive key external departments towards alignment on program execution direction.
- Manage key performance metrics including issues and change management, quality, validation, and subsystem performance.
- Own the creation of subsystem development timing plans including supplier sourcing and validation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure on-time delivery of parts.
- Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution on-site at launch locations.
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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