senior operations Systems Engineer ic · Posted May 15, 2026
$121,500 – $151,900
USD per year

About this role

Rivian is hiring a senior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, Spark, pandas. Compensation is listed at $121,500–$151,900 per year.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Irvine, CA
Department
Attributes
Posted
May 15, 2026

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Job description

from Rivian careers

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 Durability Attribute engineers predict and test the range of loads and stresses Rivian vehicles will experience over life and need to be durable for—a challenging problem with many unknowns. Rivian designs vehicles for a wide range of use from everyday driving to offroad trail adventures and has introduced new agile ways to drive such as vehicle kick turns and dynamic powertrain tuning. Vehicle durability at Rivian exemplifies the intersection of virtual, test-based, and data-driven engineering ensuring the “Forever” in Rivian’s mission of Keeping the World Adventurous Forever. As a Senior Propulsion Durability Attribute Engineer, you will be a part of this collaborative team making Rivian vehicles adventurous yet durable for our customers.…

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