Lead Architecture Engineer

Lead Engineer, Vehicle Architecture

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.

The Lead Engineer, Vehicle Architecture position serves as the critical technical link throughout the vehicle program development, managing system and component packaging from initial concept through production. This role involves close collaboration with subsystem engineers to ensure packaging feasibility within a dedicated zone, balancing competing engineering priorities to deliver exceptional products.

• Zone Technical Leadership
• Design Integration & Packaging
• CAD Studies
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Comprehensive Issues Management
• Manufacturing and Service Feasibility
• Design-Studio Partnership
• Proactive Benchmarking
• Commitment to Excellence

B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in automotive packaging, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production. Comprehensive understanding of functional vehicle systems and corresponding design principles. Strong grasp of key automotive manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, casting). Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements. Experience with standard 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or V6.

The salary range for this role is $,000 for Southern 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

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candi