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Staff Service Engineer, Thermal Management Systems

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA, Plymouth, MI

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/19/2026

Compensation

$125,800 - $172,200 per year

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

The Staff Service Engineer, Thermal Management Systems at Rivian is responsible for overseeing the design for serviceability across vehicle programs. This role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration to enhance serviceability within engineering. The engineer will lead initiatives related to thermal management systems and drive improvements in service part strategies and processes. The position requires a strong background in thermal management and a commitment to innovative problem-solving.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in service, aftersales, and engineering environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Thermal Management Systems.
  • Proven track record of independently leading design-for-serviceability initiatives.
  • Experience with CAD/PLM tools such as CATIA V5/V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of service parts strategies for thermal management systems across vehicle platforms.
  • Represent Service Engineering in cross-functional Thermal architecture reviews.
  • Drive serviceability enhancements and process improvements using engineering and field data.
  • Collaborate with design release engineers to develop service part plans.
  • Manage and triage complex engineering changes to assess their service impact.

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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