Sr. Aerothermal Development Engineer

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Aerothermal Development Engineer to support the Thermal Attributes process for Electric Adventure Vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University
• 2-5 years of experience in automotive thermal system or HVAC development
• Experience with thermal instrumentation, data acquisition, and post processing
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debugging tools
• Detailed understanding and experience with automotive refrigerant / heat pump systems is preferred
• Knowledge of electric vehicle HVAC and Heating / Cooling systems is a plus
• Proven track record of problem solving and independent root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to produce clean, organized, and timely documentation
• Background in calibration for HVAC and Propulsion Conditioning is a strong plus
• Innate curiosity about all things automotive
• Ability to work autonomously
• Up to 50% travel required

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute thermal system development and validation testing, including travel to off-site locations for testing in extreme hot and cold conditions
• Develop test procedures that align with user stories and attribute requirements and lead to high-quality test results
• Plan and assist with vehicle instrumentation. Specify instrumentation and data acquisition solutions
• Analyze and present results to leadership and cross-functional teammates
• Identify, document, and highlight system design gaps and vehicle issues
• Create testing documentation including test procedures, verification plans, and test reports
• Document all test results and issues identified during the development cycle and sign off procedure

Benefits

• Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.