Sr. Manager, Vehicle Architecture

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.

As Sr. Manager, Vehicle Architecture, you will drive vehicle system‑level and component‑level mechanical integration activities from initial concept through production. You’ll lead a team of architecture zone lead engineers to instill packaging feasibility across a complete vehicle design throughout all phases of the Rivian Development Process (RDP). With your experience and proactive mindset, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Rivian’s products deliver world‑class performance.

• Coordinate program development activities between packaging and project management teams.
• Develop timing plans for packaging milestones and activities in‑line with overall program schedules.
• Create, assign, and manage packaging issues and conduct regular packaging review meetings.
• Track packaging development KPIs and maintain progress reports for all packaging metrics.
• Perform benchmarking analyses and maintain database of dimensional benchmarks.
• Interface with subsystem engineers to drive packaging feasibility and ensure dimensional targets are met.
• Work hard, exceed expectations, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products.

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive packaging, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Proficiency with timing plan development and resource mapping.
• Comprehensive understanding of functional vehicle systems and corresponding design principles.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements.
• Experience with standard 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or V6.
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard (8am – 5pm).
• Travel Requirements of Position:
  At least once per quarter.

The salary range for this role is $,200 for Michigan 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

You can apply for this role through  or through inte if you are a current employee. This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than June 27, 2026.

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…