Senior CAE Structural Safety Engineer for Vehicles

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Structural Safety Engineer (CAE) to advance vehicle safety through advanced CAE simulations and model development. You will lead cross-functional efforts to improve structural designs and validate models while driving efficient CAE workflows.

The role requires independence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex results to diverse teams. Expect collaboration across design, test, and engineering groups in a fast-paced environment in Southern

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in automotive safety, vehicle testing, or system integration.
• Proficiency in structural analysis using CAE tools, particularly LS-Dyna.
• Strong understanding of automotive structural design principles.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive in identifying and advocating for necessary process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and engage in open discussions to resolve challenges and drive innovation in vehicle safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using CAE tools to assess vehicle and component performance against FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP, and other international safety regulations.
• Support the refinement and validation of structural designs by collaborating with design engineering, and functional groups.
• Develop, validate, and improve CAE models to enhance predictive accuracy and support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and execution of virtual, component, and vehicle-level test plans in alignment with the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Analyze test and simulation results to identify structural design issues, provide recommendations, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Independently manage assigned projects with multiple inputs and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and adherence to performance standards.
• Support the automation of CAE processes using scripting and programming to improve efficiency and analysis turnaround times.
• Provide technical insights to assist in instrumentation selection, pre-test predictions, post-test analysis, and CAE model correlation.
• Communicate progress, technical results, and areas for improvement effectively across teams while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

LS-Dyna

Automotive safety

Structural analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Programming & scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Structural Safety Engineer (CAE) to advance vehicle safety through advanced CAE simulations and model development. You will lead cross-functional efforts to improve structural designs and validate models while driving efficient CAE workflows.

The role requires independence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex results to diverse teams. Expect collaboration across design, test, and engineering groups in a fast-paced environment in Southern