Sr. Design Reliability Engineer, Vehicle Systems

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.

Reliability is at the core of Electric Adventure Vehicles. We are looking for engineers who have experience in bringing products from the early concept stages to production by working closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams on solving technical problems along the way to make the most robust products. If some of the first things that come to your mind when looking at a complex design is 'what are the way this thing can fail and how can I make it better?'

then, we are looking for you!

• As a Systems Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in designing reliability into the core of all Rivian products from concept to production phases.
• Collaborate closely with Attribute, Warranty, Design, and Product Line teams to define and establish the necessary reliability requirements for all new Rivian products, ensuring a superior customer experience.
• Develop and maintain reliability models to accurately predict performance and drive the establishment of next-generation hardware reliability requirements.
• Support the development of voice of customer vehicle testing to help understand the hardware and software integration robustness of Rivian products.
• Set and communicate Reliability requirements and targets for Rivian products and work with other reliability engineers to cascade those targets to sub‑system and component level requirements.
• Analyze warranty claims, field returns, and in‑service data to measure the performance of Rivian products in the field against design targets to determine where reliability growth is needed for future programs.

• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Preferably one or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role. Level of Role depends on experience and qualifications. In addition, a strong technical background and interest in reliability.
• Experience with facilitating FMEAs and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with large data analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of reliability statistical methods.
• Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python.
• Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the Relia Soft suite.
• A desire to contribute to a respectful, fun, inclusive and inspiring team culture.

The salary range for this role is $146,900 - $183,600 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

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