Subject Matter Expert, Crash Structures

Job description

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. Role Summary The SME – Structural Crash is a senior system-level engineering role responsible for defining, executing, and validating vehicle strategies to achieve superior crash performance in compliance with FMVSS, UNECE, US NCAP, and Euro NCAP regulations. This role combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and cross-functional influence to optimize vehicle safety, energy management, and HW domains. The SME leads concept development, designs validation methods, oversees vehicle build-up, and ensures robust execution of crash performance strategies. Responsibilities Lead strategy, concept, and execution for crash performance, influencing vehicle architecture and program decisions. Design, evaluate, and implement multiple validation methods, leveraging first principles, physical testing, CAE guidance, and cross-domain integration to optimize predictive accuracy and program efficiency. Develop…