The Senior Occupant Safety Engineer at Rivian plays a crucial role in enhancing vehicle safety through the development and correlation of CAE models. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to validate occupant safety performance and optimize safety systems. The engineer will conduct advanced simulations and support physical testing to ensure compliance with safety standards. A strong background in automotive safety and hands-on CAE experience is essential for success in this role.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ 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.
• Prior experience with performance evaluations of safety components and systems through various testing methods.
• Hands-on CAE experience, particularly with LS-DYNA, focusing on occupant safety and structural safety.

• Develop, correlate, and maintain occupant safety CAE models at the component, system, and vehicle levels.
• Conduct advanced occupant protection simulations to assess vehicle system performance against safety standards.
• Optimize airbag and seatbelt systems by evaluating different countermeasures for enhanced safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design changes support safety objectives.
• Conduct DOE studies to explore design sensitivities and improve robustness.
• Develop and implement automated scripts for data post-processing and visualization.
• Support physical testing and correlation by analyzing test results and refining CAE models.

• 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.