Opportunity
Job Description
The Staff Thermal Analysis Engineer will lead thermal design and validation for Rivian’s low-voltage electrical hardware and ECU portfolio. The position covers chip, package, PCB and enclosure-level thermal modelling, electronic cooling, transient analysis and simulation-to-test correlation. The engineer will optimise thermal interfaces and heat-transfer paths to improve electronic reliability, efficiency, mass and performance in demanding vehicle environments.
Responsibilities
• Lead thermal strategies for advanced vehicle electrical hardware and ECUs.
• Develop cooling and electronic-packaging solutions for next-generation vehicle architectures.
• Perform chip, package, PCB and complete-system steady-state and transient simulations.
• Define CFD workflows and use simulation results to optimise high-power hardware.
• Evaluate thermal interface materials and PCB-to-chassis heat-transfer paths.
• Plan thermal tests and correlate simulations with measured hardware results.
• Conduct thermal failure investigations and recommend design improvements.
• Document analysis methods, test findings and technical recommendations.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary thermal-development activities.
Eligibility
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced experience in thermal simulation and thermal design of electronic hardware.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, electronic packaging and vehicle environmental requirements.
• Experience with three-dimensional CAD, numerical analysis and failure-analysis methods.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and lead multidisciplinary engineering work.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Application Instructions
Apply through the official Rivian vacancy page and submit the requested candidate profile, résumé and supporting information.
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