Sr. Security Manufacturing Engineer

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Security Manufacturing Engineering is at the core of our ability to deliver secure, trusted products.

We are seeking a highly motivated security engineer to drive high-impact security initiatives across the vehicle life cycle, balancing security objectives with business velocity.

This role requires someone who can see the complete picture - from firmware to cloud services - and make pragmatic decisions, work with a variety of stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Service teams to integrate security requirements and controls into vehicle production and service processes
• Define and implement security requirements for manufacturing tools, diagnostics, and service procedures
• Conduct security reviews and audits of the manufacturing and service environments
• Triage and resolve security issues identified during manufacturing, delivery, and service operations
• Drive end-to-end execution of vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware domains, taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities to ensure timely delivery
• Design and implement security features that enable scalable development practices
• Arbitrate cross-functional discussions to ensure security controls are effective yet practical, finding solutions that work for all stakeholders
• Work with product teams to integrate security early in the development lifecycle, providing guidance on secure design patterns and potential risks
• Build and maintain security platforms and tools that enable manufacturing and service to securely build and maintain vehicles
• Champion security automation initiatives to scale security practices across a growing fleet and product portfolio

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in technical field, engineering discipline or related security engineering role
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communication protocols
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for building and deploying secure, scalable services
• Comfortable digging into unfamiliar deeply technical topics in broad systems involving vehicles, factory infrastructure, and backend systems
• Strong linux knowledge - Primarily Debian and similar (setup, configuration, and monitoring)
• Programming experience in Python, Go, Rust or similar

• Familiarity with embedded systems and their security mechanisms
• Experience working in a regulated industry (automotive, medical, aerospace) with complex connected products
• Experience with AWS and cloud orchestration

Salary Range for Illinois applicants: $136,700 - $170,900 USD.

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental…