Lead Vehicle Testing & Development

Rivian

Tustin (CA)

Hybrid

USD 159,200 - 199,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation
Insurance benefits
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manager, Test & Development Vehicle Testing to lead a team that validates Rivian’s vehicles across proving grounds and remote locations. You will ensure testing efficiency, data quality, and drive capabilities in a fast-paced development environment.

The role requires 10+ years in vehicle testing, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, hands-on instrumentation, and travel up to 25%. You will collaborate with Dynamics, Powertrain, NVH, and other teams to deliver actionable test data

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a vehicle testing environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science.
  • Hands-on experience with in-vehicle test equipment and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team performing full vehicle and subsystem development and validation testing.
  • Plan vehicle tests, manage timing, budgets, software updates, and data collection.
  • Oversee test documentation and reports from testing projects.
  • Coordinate on-site and off-site testing locations and conditions.
  • Develop and refine the DVP plan for new programs within FLOW.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Team leadership
Test planning
Data analysis
Vehicle testing
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira
Jama

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manager, Test & Development Vehicle Testing to lead a team that validates Rivian’s vehicles across proving grounds and remote locations. You will ensure testing efficiency, data quality, and drive capabilities in a fast-paced development environment.

The role requires 10+ years in vehicle testing, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, hands-on instrumentation, and travel up to 25%. You will collaborate with Dynamics, Powertrain, NVH, and other teams to deliver actionable test data

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