Senior Manager, Vehicle EOL Integration and Test Engineering

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

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manager, Vehicle EOL Integration & Test Engineering to lead the organization responsible for integrating vehicle functionality, factory systems, and comprehensive test capabilities into a robust production environment. This leader will bridge vehicle engineering, manufacturing engineering, controls, quality, operations, and service teams to ensure every vehicle is functionally validated and ready to ship.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical and people leader who can translate complex vehicle and factory requirements into scalable end-of-line test strategies, resilient functional integration processes, and disciplined launch execution. This role is based on-site in Normal, Illinois and requires close partnership with factory leadership and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of managers and engineers responsible for factory functional test integration, validation systems, diagnostics, and production readiness
• Own the strategy and execution of functional testing across vehicle build, commissioning, end-of-line, rework, and audit processes
• Establish factory functional testing standards spanning vehicle configuration, systems validation, diagnostics, test sequencing, traceability, and data capture
• Partner with Vehicle Engineering and Software teams to convert design intent and test requirements into manufacturable, repeatable production processes
• Drive launch readiness for new vehicle programs, major software and system updates, plant changes, and process upgrades, including validation plans, cutover plans, and issue containment
• Define and manage requirements for test equipment, fixtures, automation, network interfaces, manufacturing execution systems, and production data infrastructure
• Create a closed-loop approach to test failures by improving fault isolation, diagnostic coverage, repair guidance, retest logic, and feedback to engineering
• Lead cross-functional resolution of complex functional, controls, and manufacturing issues, balancing production continuity with long-term corrective action
• Establish technical reviews, change-control processes, release criteria, and escalation mechanisms that protect safety, quality, throughput, and customer experience
• Use production data and manufacturing analytics to identify test escapes, recurring failure modes, cycle-time opportunities, and process capability improvements Ensure processes and systems meet applicable safety, quality, cybersecurity, traceability, and change-management expectations
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, IT/OT, Service, and external equipment and technology partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, or a comparable complex production environment
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams, including managers and senior engineers
• Demonstrated experience with vehicle systems validation, diagnostics, end-of-line testing, or comprehensive manufacturing test systems
• Experience launching or scaling production systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of test strategy, requirements management, configuration control, defect triage, and production data analysis
• Experience integrating factory test systems and equipment with vehicle platforms, manufacturing execution systems, databases, or plant networks
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, make timely decisions, and communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences
• Willingness to work on-site in Normal, Illinois and support production launches, critical issue resolution, and occasional off-shift activities when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive manufacturing, vehicle systems validation, diagnostics, or functional commissioning
• Experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, or similar vehicle communication and diagnostic protocols
• Familiarity with automated test equipment, National Instruments or comparable platforms, PLC/controls integration, and industrial networking
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems, test databases, cloud-connected production data, or digital traceability
• Working knowledge of software development practices, APIs, version control, CI/CD concepts, and release management
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, statistical process control, or structured problem-solving methods
• Track record of leading new product introduction, plant transformation, or major factory test system deployments

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: The salary range for this position is $161,000 - $201,200 for Illinois based applicants.  This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. 

Benefits Summary:  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. 

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than September 17, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Interview Integrity & AI Policy 

Our interview process is designed to evaluate your personal technical foundation, real-time problem-solving logic, and structured capabilities. Therefore, the use of assistive generative AI tools to formulate or deliver your solutions during live interview sessions is not permitted. We care most about how you think — how you make sense of unclear requirements, weigh trade-offs, and explain why you chose one approach over another. We value your unique human perspective, your authenticity, and the journey it takes to reach a solution.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.