Sr. Battery Design Engineer

About Rivian 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.

Summary Engineer responsible for design, release, and product management of battery pack components Responsibilities Support ESS Integration Engineering Team for development of all Rivian battery pack components Lead CAD development for battery pack components Manage PLM Battery System and component attribute data in Enovia, including tracking mass roll-ups. Support CAD design reviews as necessary Ensure drafting, tolerance stack analysis, and GD&T are completed for Battery components. Manage supplier through product development to ensure parts meet fit, form, and function for applications Support BOM management activities based on variant and date/ milestone effectivity Support component interface analysis, DVA, clash checks Support ongoing product development efforts for cost reduction and design improvements Qualifications 5+ years industry experience or 3+ years with Master’s degree. Experience work with vehicle team integrating product in vehicle Familiarity with lithium ion cell chemistries and form factors. Design experience for injection molding, forming/stamping, casting, extrusion, and composite layup. Understanding of battery system architectures Strong fluids and thermodynamics background with working knowledge of energy conversion and heat transfer. Experience with automotive powertrain requirements, load cases, and standards. Experience with release engineering including CAD design, GD&T, and PLM interface. Strong oral and written communication for supplier engagement, program timing, and project management. Experience with automotive DVP&R cycle, requirements management, and issue tracking – JIRA, JAMA, IQ-RM CATIA V6 (3Dx) and Enovia proficiency MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) proficiency Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is USD 107,800 - 134,800 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. 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. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than September 20, 2026 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.