Sr. Manager, Vehicle EOL Integration and Test Engineering
RivianSr. Manager, Vehicle EOL Integration and Test Engineering
RivianLocation
Normal, IL
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$161,000 - $201,200 per year
Job description
Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manager for Vehicle EOL Integration & Test Engineering to lead a team focused on integrating vehicle functionality and factory systems into a production environment. This role requires collaboration with various engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure vehicles are functionally validated and ready for shipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and leadership skills to develop scalable testing strategies and processes. This position is based on-site in Normal, Illinois, and involves close partnership with factory leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, or a comparable complex production environment.
- 5+ years of experience leading technical teams, including managers and senior engineers.
- Demonstrated experience with vehicle systems validation, diagnostics, end-of-line testing, or comprehensive manufacturing test systems.
- Strong understanding of test strategy, requirements management, configuration control, defect triage, and production data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of managers and engineers responsible for factory functional test integration and validation systems.
- Own the strategy and execution of functional testing across vehicle build, commissioning, end-of-line, rework, and audit processes.
- Establish factory functional testing standards spanning vehicle configuration, systems validation, diagnostics, test sequencing, traceability, and data capture.
- Partner with Vehicle Engineering and Software teams to convert design intent and test requirements into manufacturable production processes.
- Drive launch readiness for new vehicle programs, major software and system updates, plant changes, and process upgrades.
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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