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.
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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
Working within the Durability Loads Generation team as a Multibody Dynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for generating vehicle loads spanning both static and dynamic regimes, using suspension level and full-vehicle simulation methods; eventually cascading these down to a component level to support neighboring teams. You will have strong problem-solving skills with a can do attitude, coupled with excellent organization and time management skills. You will be supported by an industry leading team of engineers pushing boundaries to keep the world adventurous and durable forever.
Responsibilities
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- \nMBD model correlation support:
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- Support the correlation process between multibody dynamics (MBD) models and real-world RLDA data, under the guidance of senior engineers. \n
- Assist in validating and refining MBD models to achieve accurate representation of vehicle dynamics. \n
- \nBuild, manage and leverage axle and vehicle level models. \n
- Work with vehicle dynamic team, vehicle performance and chassis teams to ensure a coordinated approach to modeling. \n
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\n - \nLoads generation assistance:
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- Assist in generating loads through the entire vehicle and at individual joints using MBD simulations, under the guidance of senior engineers. \n
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy in load generation. \n
\n - \nModel validation assistance:
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- Help in model validation efforts, comparing simulation results with RLDA data to ensure correlation accuracy. \n
- Follow established guidelines to validate modeling assumptions. \n
\n - \nData validation support:
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- Collaborate with senior team members to verify and validate simulation results against real-world vehicle data and physical test results. \n
- Regularly create coherent and informative reports and communicate findings across various levels of the business. \n
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\n - \nReport and documentation support:
- Contribute to technical report preparation and documentation efforts to communicate simulation results effectively.
\n - \nLearning and skill development:
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- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills and understanding of MBD simulation techniques. \n
- Seek guidance from senior team members to improve expertise. \n
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Qualifications
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- \nMinimum bachelor’s degree (Engineering or equivalent) + 1 year experience in automotive product development (internships and/or club work acceptable) \n
- Excellent basis in engineering first principles \n
- Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals \n
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal. \n
- Excellent time management skills \n
- Understanding of the durability development process in an OEM setting \n
- Proven problem solver \n
- Working experience of nCode \n
- Working experience of the MSC Adams suite is a plus. \n
- Python scripting proficiency is a plus. \n
- Working knowledge of other CAE Analysis toolsets (ABAQUS, Nastran, Optistruct) is a plus. \n
- Experience with Atlassian tools (JAMA, JIRA) is a plus. \n
Pay Disclosure
Salary range for California Based Applicants: $107,000-$123,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
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Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
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