Engineering Intern - Powertrain Testing (Spring 2027 Co-Op)

Rivian•Tustin, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is seeking a Powertrain Test Engineering Intern to support validation of electric powertrain systems in a laboratory environment. The intern will provide support for continuous-improvement projects and assist experienced test engineers with lab-readiness activities in preparation for testing future 900 V platforms. The role offers practical experience with test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and engineering analysis. The Spring 2027 Co-Op runs from January through August 2027. Candidates must be actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited program during the internship term, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and 2029. The position requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) and onsite work for the entire term. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree at an accredited university.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Controls, or a related engineering field.
Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and data analysis.
Interest in electric vehicles, powertrains, testing, or validation.
Basic programming or scripting experience, such as Python or MATLAB.
Prior hands-on experience through a class project, student team, or laboratory.
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program during the internship term, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and 2029.
Must be available to work full time (40 hours per week), onsite, from January through August 2027.

Responsibilities

Support engineers with vehicle-, system-, and component-level powertrain testing.
Help prepare test setups, instrumentation, and data-acquisition equipment.
Support the development or improvement of test scripts and data-processing tools.
Assist with the design and setup of laboratory upgrade projects.
Lead and complete a defined continuous-improvement project.