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Staff Mechanical Engineer - Restraints

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/26/2026

Compensation

$137,800 - $182,520 per year

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

As a member of Rivian's Restraints team within the Interior Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of restraints for Rivian vehicles. This position emphasizes innovation and collaboration, working closely with studio designers and cross-functional teams to achieve performance and commercial targets. You will be responsible for leading projects from concept through production, ensuring high-quality and sustainable solutions. The role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; a Master's degree and significant experience is a plus.
  • 10 years of experience developing, validating, and launching restraint components or assemblies in automotive systems.
  • Experience with CAD design and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, and other automotive evaluation and regulatory standards.
  • Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity.
  • Excellent understanding of GD&T standards.
  • Understanding of FE analysis techniques for design optimization.
  • Ability to conduct and drive the DFMEA process.
  • Curiosity and high learning agility.
  • Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of restraints for Rivian vehicles from concept through production.
  • Collaborate closely with studio designers to achieve design themes.
  • Lead the design and development of products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Manage the engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia.
  • Develop and execute Product Validation plans and coordinate validation activities.
  • Exhibit Rivian Compass values in all activities.

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 Jul 17, 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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