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Occupant Safety Engineer

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$107,000 - $133,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
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Job description

The Occupant Safety Engineer at Rivian plays a crucial role in enhancing occupant safety performance through simulation analysis and data processing. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet safety regulations and internal targets. The engineer will apply fundamental engineering skills while gaining hands-on experience in occupant protection systems. The team is dedicated to innovative solutions and a commitment to safety in automotive design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in automotive safety.
  • Hands-on CAE experience, ideally explicit simulation in LS-DYNA.
  • Working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive safety evaluations.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of occupant safety CAE models for various safety standards.
  • Assist in analyzing and optimizing interior and restraint systems to meet safety regulations.
  • Work closely with Design Release Engineers and other teams to integrate safety-related design changes.
  • Assist in coordinating component-level tests and supplier collaboration.
  • Perform basic Design of Experiments studies to understand safety performance trade-offs.
  • Learn and apply Python and other scripting tools for data analysis.
  • Support safety testing activities to ensure compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

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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