Durability Test Engineer

About Rivian

Rivianis 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.

In this position you will support the durability verification and validation team in over the road vehicle testing along with road load data collection. You will collaborate with the other parts of the durability group along with chassis, dynamics, and program teams to confirm test setups are correct and to report any opportunities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to Rivian’s mission by ensuring structurally durable vehicles for our customers.

With your experience and proactive mindset, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring an outstanding future for sustainable mobility.

• Support over the road durability testing at the proving grounds
• Support road load data collection
• Prepare test reports and presentations.
• Manage multiple testing and data collection projects.
• Support CAE correlation

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering, or a related field
• Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data collection and processing
  ● Understanding of accelerated fatigue testing
• Experience with performing analysis with nCode or similar programs to perform loads calculations for body, chassis, and suspension systems and components preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.
• Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage competing priorities.
• Passion for Rivian’s mission and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Reporting half the week to the proving grounds and the other half to the Plymouth office.
• Regular local travel up to testing suppliers and the proving grounds.

The salary range for this role is $87,100 to $96,800 for based Plymouth, MI 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…