Rivian is seeking a Staff Validation Integration Engineer to lead the validation strategy for their ESS Test & Validation organization. This role focuses on integrating requirements and risk-based test planning across various subsystems to ensure safe and reliable product launches. The ideal candidate will mentor engineers and enhance validation processes through data-driven insights. This position is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems engineering and program management.

• 5+ years of experience working with high voltage battery systems
• Experience leading a cross-functional team and driving collaborative consensus on challenging issues
• Well-versed in the technical details of high-voltage lithium-ion battery testing and validation
• Demonstrated experience as a key contributor to design failure mode effects analysis efforts
• Experience with reliability test planning including sample size definition and damage acceleration models
• Experience simplifying complex test suites into component or interface-level testing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in utilizing Jira, Confluence, JAMA, and Plato is highly desirable

• Own end-to-end ESS validation strategy from concept through engineering sign-off readiness
• Translate DFMEA/NUDD outputs into DVP/DVPR with clear, measurable requirements
• Review test specifications to ensure appropriate risk addressing
• Drive demonstrated reliability strategy including failure-mode tracking
• Lead ESO readiness reviews and manage deviations to enable on-time launches
• Integrate cross-functional inputs to ensure cohesive validation execution
• Plan and orchestrate test execution across various levels
• Establish and maintain validation dashboards to create transparency
• Audit DVP coverage to ensure all testing is represented and requirements are testable
• Own issue triage and closure by coordinating root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Manage BOM coverage mapping against the validation plan
• Leverage data and models to inform test design and accelerate decisions
• Define entry/exit criteria and gating deliverables for validation phases
• Create and maintain program schedules for validation activities
• Mentor and coach engineers, standardize methods and tooling
• Communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs to leadership

• 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.