Sr. Staff Attributes Engineer - Thermal Feature Lead

Rivian • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As the Thermal Feature Lead, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert and owner of the end-to-end development of specific thermal features (e.g., manual / auto AC, interior view clearing, solar compensation, heat pump mode transitions, cabin air quality, dual/multi zone HVAC). You will drive the complete lifecycle of these features from initial requirement setting, simulation, system engineering and design, through validation and final vehicle sign-off. You will bridge the gap between design, simulation, software development and testing to optimize for thermal comfort, efficiency and vehicle performance.
This role will ensure an optimized and satisfying customer experience related to Rivian’s Thermal Comfort, Charging and overall Thermal use cases.
Your work will ensure performance targets and customer expectations are met and validated through vehicle program milestones and final Design Verification Plans (DVPs). This role is pivotal in fostering cross-functional alignment and resolving complex engineering challenges related to vehicle level thermal features, performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited University with a strong background in Thermal Science
• 10+ years’ experience with automotive thermal systems and components in OEMs or suppliers
• Strong and Solid understanding of automotive thermal systems especially on customer facing use cases and performance expectations
• Deep knowledge on HVAC and Cabin systems
• Proven track record of problem solving and independent root cause analysis
• Technical program management skills and proven track record of time management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skill
• Travel: 15%
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Thermal chamber/Climatic wind tunnel testing experience is a great plus
• Expert knowledge of HV battery, Electrified Drive unit and Power Electronics is a great plus
• Experience in vehicle engineering and attributes is desired
• Deep knowledge of thermal drive cycles and hand on test experience is a great plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross functional development of Themal features from initial concept phase through various requirement and feature maturity steps to final evaluation and sign off
• Define user stories and develop initial requirements
• Vehicle and sub system target setting for Thermal features and general use cases
• Timeline planning and time management throughout Thermal feature development
• Support benchmark activities for comprehensive EV market evaluation
• Data analysis for vehicle level testing
• Deep dive into internal and external customer feedback
• Support thermal attribute use case development for all vehicle programs
• Interface with cross-functional teams to align on thermal hardware and control requirements and targets
• Support thermal system architectures development to meet attribute requirements with cross-functional teams such as Studio, Propulsion, Thermal and Controls
• Support Vehicle level testing in wind tunnel, proving grounds and on-road
• Frequent leadership report out to executive management team

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level