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Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/12/2026

Compensation

$196,800 - $259,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99%·Filings 685·New hires 98·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager in Vehicle Hardware Engineering at Rivian, you will manage the development and delivery of vehicle hardware sub-systems 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 possess a proactive attitude towards engineering challenges and a passion for the outdoors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
  • 12+ years of experience in Automotive product development, ideally with at least 4 vehicle launches.
  • 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 sub-systems 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 sub-system performance.
  • Own the creation of sub-system 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.

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