Validation Manager

Company: Rivian
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

IT and Technology – Electrical Hardware /

· You’re responsible for the complete development and delivery of the Validation program for Rivian Electronics and components. The Role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership capability.

·Develop, mentor, and lead a team of engineers in test automation and validation for in-house Rivian electronics and distribution systems.

·Responsible to define and refine the master validation strategy for Rivian electronics

·Work closely with all aspects of the electrical team (systems/integration/design) to build out and drive validation schedules.

·Support the review of internal and external durability test plans across multiple domains.

·Continually build out and ensure the Rivian validation lab is state of the art

·Highly optimize validation strategies and data collection metrics to meet Rivian quality targets and long-term goals

·Develop new test methodologies and test cases for electronics and electrical systems

·Work with component design engineers in support of data analytics.

This is what you’ll need:

·10+ years experience on a product development team on complex electronics

·BS+ in Engineering or Science or similar technical degree required

·Deep understanding of ISO16750/GMW3172/DO-160/MIL-STD 217 or other industry validation standards

·First Principles thinking about validation and validation requirements

·High Communication Ability in technical and nontechnical domains

·High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.

·Ability to indirectly influence and guide engineers

·Deep understanding of the bathtub curve

This is where you’ll work:

Department: Electrical Hardware

Location: Irvine, CA

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.

We operate development centers in Plymouth, MI, Irvine CA and San Jose, CA, and Surrey, England, as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.

Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.

Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.

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