Senior Chassis Systems Engineer - EV Dynamics Lead

Rivian Automotive; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Chassis Systems to lead end-to-end definition, integration, and validation of chassis architecture within the Rivian Chassis Vehicle Hardware Engineering team. The role demands deep vehicle dynamics knowledge and hands-on problem solving.

You will drive systems engineering, DFMEA/DVP, develop kinematic models in CATIA V6/3DExperience, and collaborate with suppliers to advance EV chassis technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related automotive discipline.
• 5+ years in chassis engineering, integration, or vehicle dynamics at an OEM.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and results-focused.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably CATIA V6.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary chassis architectures considering dynamics, packaging, cost, mass, reliability, design for manufacturing and service.
• Lead chassis systems engineering meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Define and integrate system-level chassis requirements through DFMEA and DVP.
• Create and maintain suspension kinematic models in CATIA V6/3DExperience for dynamic studies.

Skills

Chassis design

Vehicle dynamics

CATIA V6

ADAMS

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6/3DExperience

ADAMS

Job description

Rivian Automotive in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Chassis Systems to lead end-to-end definition, integration, and validation of chassis architecture within the Rivian Chassis Vehicle Hardware Engineering team. The role demands deep vehicle dynamics knowledge and hands-on problem solving.

You will drive systems engineering, DFMEA/DVP, develop kinematic models in CATIA V6/3DExperience, and collaborate with suppliers to advance EV chassis technologies.