Staff Electrical Safety Integration Engineer

Rivian•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Electrical Safety Integration Engineer leads the development and integration of safety systems necessary to achieve high levels of vehicle safety. This role collaborates with the broader Vehicle Safety Engineering team, Homologation team, and other cross-functional teams to define crash reaction strategies and electrical safety requirements. The individual in this position works closely with Electrical Energy Storage, Electric Power Conversion, Electrical Hardware, Packaging, and Software teams to develop subsystem requirements and validate their performance in crash scenarios through virtual simulations and physical testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
10+ years experience in automotive safety, vehicle testing, or system integration.
Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations.
Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive safety evaluation preferred.
Proven project management experience, with expertise in tracking milestones, managing risks, and coordinating teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address potential roadblocks in safety system development.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring clear expectations and structured execution of safety initiatives.

Nice To Haves

High-level leadership capabilities with a proven track record of successfully guiding large-scale, complex projects.
Strong autonomy and ownership, with the ability to drive projects and make decisions that impact broader organizational goals.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address critical electrical safety issues.
Influential communicator who can navigate complex technical discussions and align teams around safety goals.
Able to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on high-level objectives.
Clarity: Clear communicator who can effectively translate technical complexities into understandable terms for external stakeholders.
Adaptability: Able to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities and challenges within the vehicle program.
Confidence: A self-assured individual who can assertively represent the team’s interests and manage external relationships in a constructive exchange.
Collaboration: Strong team player, working collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Drive: Highly self-motivated and proactive, results-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of electrical safety strategies, including defining and ensuring compliance with vehicle-level electrical safety requirements.
Work autonomously to define, develop, and execute testing strategies for both HV and LV electrical systems, with a focus on crash reaction and safety performance.
Lead the analysis of electrical system designs and ensure they meet crash safety requirements, including failure mode analysis and system integration.
Collaborate with Structural Safety, Packaging, and Software teams to ensure comprehensive electrical safety strategies are in place.
Take ownership of the crash testing and validation process with regards to electrical safety, from simulation to physical testing, ensuring the electrical systems meet required safety standards.
Mentor and guide teams, providing thought leadership and expertise in electrical safety engineering.
Influence and collaborate with senior leadership to align electrical safety strategies with broader organizational goals.
Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges, driving continuous improvement in electrical safety performance across programs.