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Staff Thermal Attributes Engineer

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Improve electric-vehicle energy efficiency by leading thermal-system, heat-pump and climate-performance development at Rivian.

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Location

Irvine, California, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Visa support

Not Specified

Salary

$1,54,000 – $1,92,500 per year

Official salary range for California-based applicants. Final compensation depends on experience, location and other permitted factors.

Opportunity

Job Description

The engineer leads vehicle thermal attributes from initial target definition through final sign-off. The position focuses on thermal-management performance, heat-pump operation and efficiency optimisation, directly contributing to electric-vehicle range, energy use and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Define vehicle-level thermal-performance targets.
• Lead thermal attribute development and final sign-off.
• Optimise heat-pump operation and system efficiency.
• Coordinate simulation, testing and vehicle validation.
• Investigate thermal-performance issues and recommend solutions.
• Work across hardware, controls, calibration and programme teams.

Eligibility

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive automotive thermal-system development experience.
• Strong knowledge of heat pumps, HVAC and thermal management.
• Experience taking vehicle attributes from targets through production validation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical decisions.

Required Skills

Vehicle thermal managementHeat-pump systemsEnergy-efficiency optimisationVehicle validation

Preferred Skills

Electric-vehicle HVACThermal simulationControls calibrationAttribute target setting

Application Instructions

Apply through Rivian’s official Careers page and submit a résumé describing automotive thermal-management, heat-pump, HVAC, simulation and vehicle-validation experience.

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