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Staff Electrical Safety Integration Engineer

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/27/2026

Compensation

$171,100 - $213,900 per year

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

The Electrical Safety Integration Engineer at Rivian is responsible for leading the development and integration of safety systems to ensure high levels of vehicle safety. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including Vehicle Safety Engineering and Homologation, to define crash reaction strategies and electrical safety requirements. The engineer will work closely with multiple departments to validate subsystem performance through simulations and physical testing. The position requires strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement in electrical safety performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in automotive safety, vehicle testing, or system integration.
  • Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations.
  • Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive safety evaluations.
  • Proven project management experience with expertise in tracking milestones and managing risks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of electrical safety strategies.
  • Define, develop, and execute testing strategies for both HV and LV electrical systems.
  • Analyze electrical system designs to ensure compliance with crash safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with Structural Safety, Packaging, and Software teams for comprehensive safety strategies.
  • Take ownership of the crash testing and validation process for electrical safety.

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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