Sr. Manager, Battery Cell Engineering

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.

• Build and Lead world class cell development team
• Develop strong collaboration with cross functional teams
• Develop technical roadmap and cell strategy for Rivian   current and future products
• Lead cross functional teams to decompose requirements from vehicle and pack to cell requirements/specifications
• Develop strategic relationship with cell vendors
• Lead technical evaluation and selection for new cell and/or new supplier
• Lead cell development from design concept to mass production
• Lead the team to design test methods to validate and characterize electrodes/cell components, cell, module and pack and vehicle level. Coordinate resources for internal and external testing
• Work with Rivian pack design to optimize cell performance, durability and safety in pack
• Work with cross functional team to identify cell degradation mechanisms and failure modes and propose solutions to mitigate the risk while maximize cell capability
• Use cell validation data to define boundary conditions for battery/vehicle operation and support control/estimation algorithms used in battery management system
• Work with internal teams and external institute to advance Rivian s battery cell technology
• Develop intellectual property for Rivian s battery cell technology

Must have:

• MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 5+ years of experience with hands-on testing of lithium-ion batteries. (PhD preferred)
• 3 + years  experience in management. Strong record of leadership. Launch at least one product.
• Demonstrated experience in characterizing lithium ion cell and/or cell development
• Strong understanding about electrochemistry properties of lithium ion batteries
• Strong understanding about cell components and their interactions inside the cell
• Excellent knowledge of development trends of lithium ion battery
• Problem solving skills
• Passionate about research/work in lithium ion batteries, especially in EV
• Excellent communication

N ice to have:

• Experience in cell development and/or cell manufacturing
• Having hands on experience/knowledge in electrochemical techniques such as EIS, GITT, CV, PITT
• Familiar with dQdV, dVdQ
• Good knowledge about fast charge development
• Experience in estimate lifetime of lithium ion battery
• Experience in data analysis tool such as Python is a plus
• Understanding of how battery cells are integrated into automotive (HEVs/PHEVs/EVs), or consumer electronics applications
• Working knowledge of SAE, FMVSS, ECE, GBT/QCT standards and regulations relating to automotive traction batteries

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 176, 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

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 February 20, 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 disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status,…