Rivian is seeking a highly motivated Durability Engineer to join the Durability Analytics and Targets team. This early-career position focuses on analyzing real-world, virtual, and test data to predict loads, vibration, and fatigue damage for various vehicle components. The role emphasizes the application of vehicle physics and data science to ensure vehicle robustness across diverse customer use cases. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members and contribute to innovative solutions in vehicle design.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineering.
• A solid grasp of vehicle physics, mechanics of materials, fatigue, and modeling/simulation.
• Practical exposure through project-based work to modeling and simulation in MATLAB or Python.
• Exposure to MSC Adams, Simpack, nCode, or CarMaker is a plus.
• An analytical mindset coupled with clear and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with time-series analysis, clustering algorithms, and deep learning is advantageous.

• Assist in and develop multibody dynamics models to calculate loads on various suspension, body, and propulsion components during vehicle operation.
• Estimate fatigue damage and derive component fatigue block cycles.
• Develop comprehensive vibration and shock requirements.
• Model real-world vehicle usage and establish accurate durability targets.
• Develop reduced-order models to efficiently calculate vehicle loads and fatigue damage.
• Analyze wheel-force transducer data and accelerometer data to identify root causes of failures.
• Automate processes such as component block cycle development and accelerated duty cycle development.
• Standardize the Durability team's inputs, outputs, and communication with cross-functional teams.

• 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.