Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics Careers at Rivian - Irvine, California | Apply Now!
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Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics Careers at Rivian - Irvine, California | Apply Now!
Job Description
Role Overview
Join Rivian as a Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics in Irvine, California, and play a pivotal role in advancing electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free EVs designed for the outdoors. This senior position demands expertise in LS-DYNA explicit dynamic simulations to validate vehicle structure against extreme impacts like ground strikes and curb strikes. You'll lead full-vehicle modeling efforts, ensuring chassis and underbody durability for next-gen Rivian trucks and SUVs. If you excel in CAE simulation, material failure modeling, and simulation-to-test correlation, this is your chance to influence real-world vehicle robustness.
Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous means tackling unknown challenges with innovative solutions. As a Staff engineer, you'll replicate complex real-world scenarios, from rock scrapes to ditch drops, using advanced explicit FEA techniques. Located in sunny Irvine, CA, this role offers proximity to Southern California's engineering hub and Rivian's cutting-edge facilities.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
Take ownership of durability simulations that directly impact vehicle design:
- Lead explicit dynamics simulations with LS-DYNA for full-vehicle models.
- Simulate underbody ground strikes: step down, rock scrape, breakover, approach/departure, and sand dune impacts.
- Analyze extreme strength load cases including curb drive-over, ditch drop, and lateral curb strikes.
- Implement LS-DYNA material cards (*MAT_024, *MAT_GISSMO) for precise ductile failure and erosion modeling.
- Ensure simulation quality by reviewing energy plots, mass scaling, and time step control for stability.
- Drive simulation-to-test correlation with physical validation data.
- Collaborate on physical testing setups, instrumentation, and boundary conditions.
- Optimize LS-DYNA run times for efficiency in large models.
- Support implicit solver analysis (Abaqus, OptiStruct) for structural durability.
- Produce technical reports translating results into design actions.
- Build and debug models using ANSA and HyperMesh.
Qualifications & Requirements
To succeed, bring proven expertise in automotive CAE:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering + 5+ years in durability CAE.
- Deep LS-DYNA experience in full-vehicle explicit dynamics.
- Expert knowledge of explicit FEA best practices: energy balance, hourglass control, mass scaling.
- Vehicle dynamics understanding, especially suspension systems.
- Track record of model correlation to tests.
- Superior communication skills for reports and stakeholder updates.
- Preferred: ANSA/HyperMesh proficiency, implicit solvers, Python/MATLAB scripting.
Driving requirements: Valid license, clean MVR, age 21+.
Salary & Benefits
Earn $154,000 - $192,500 USD/year based on experience. Rivian offers top-tier perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling.
- Equity grants and ESPP.
- EV discounts and home charging support.
- Wellness programs, gym access, outdoor events.
- Tuition assistance and career growth.
- Relocation package to Irvine, CA.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building EVs; we're protecting adventures for generations. Work on groundbreaking electric adventure vehicles with a diverse team passionate about innovation. In Irvine, enjoy California's innovation ecosystem, beaches, and trails. Advance your career in automotive CAE while contributing to sustainable mobility. Rivian's culture challenges norms, reframes problems, and rewards bold thinkers.
How to Apply
Ready to simulate the future of EVs? Apply now for Staff Durability CAE Engineer at Rivian in Irvine, CA. Submit your resume highlighting LS-DYNA expertise and submit to our careers portal. Join the adventure—positions fill fast!
Locations
- Irvine, California, United States
Salary
154,000 - 192,500 USD / yearly
154,000 - 211,750 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- LS-DYNAintermediate
- Explicit Dynamicsintermediate
- Finite Element Analysisintermediate
- CAE Simulationintermediate
- Vehicle Durabilityintermediate
- Full-Vehicle Modelingintermediate
- Material Failure Modelingintermediate
- Simulation-to-Test Correlationintermediate
- HyperMeshintermediate
- ANSAintermediate
- Abaqusintermediate
- Python Scriptingintermediate
- MATLABintermediate
- Structural Analysisintermediate
- Automotive Engineeringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive CAE/Durability (experience)
- Deep expertise in explicit finite element analysis (FEA) with extensive hands-on experience using LS-DYNA for full-vehicle dynamic simulations (experience)
- Expert-level understanding of explicit simulation requirements including energy plots, time step control, and mass scaling (experience)
- Proven ability to correlate simulation models to physical test data (experience)
- Strong foundational understanding of vehicle suspension systems and vehicle dynamics (experience)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical reports (experience)
- Proficiency in pre-processing tools like ANSA and HyperMesh (preferred) (experience)
- Experience with implicit solvers like Abaqus, OptiStruct, or Nastran (preferred) (experience)
- Valid driver's license with clean MVR; minimum age 21 (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead setup, execution, and analysis of complex full-vehicle explicit dynamic simulations using LS-DYNA
- Model and analyze critical underbody ground strike scenarios including step down impact, rock scrape impact, breakover impact, approach/departure impact, and sand dune impact
- Simulate extreme strength load cases such as curb drive-over, ditch drop, and lateral curb strike
- Implement and calibrate LS-DYNA material cards like *MAT_024 and *MAT_GISSMO for accurate plasticity and failure modeling
- Critically review simulation results ensuring numerical stability through energy plots, mass scaling checks, and solution parameters
- Drive correlation and validation of simulation models with physical test data
- Collaborate with physical testing team on test setup, instrumentation, and boundary conditions
- Optimize LS-DYNA run times for large full-vehicle models without sacrificing accuracy
- Provide structural CAE support using implicit solver technology when needed
- Generate technical reports with actionable design recommendations
- Manage model build-up, meshing, debugging using ANSA and HyperMesh
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154,000 - $192,500 USD annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible vacation policy
- general: Stock options and employee stock purchase program
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: On-site fitness centers and wellness programs
- general: Electric vehicle purchase discounts and charging perks
- general: Adventure-focused company culture with outdoor activities
- general: Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge EV technology
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: Parental leave and family benefits
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Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics Careers at Rivian - Irvine, California | Apply Now!
Job Description
Role Overview
Join Rivian as a Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics in Irvine, California, and play a pivotal role in advancing electric adventure vehicles. Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free EVs designed for the outdoors. This senior position demands expertise in LS-DYNA explicit dynamic simulations to validate vehicle structure against extreme impacts like ground strikes and curb strikes. You'll lead full-vehicle modeling efforts, ensuring chassis and underbody durability for next-gen Rivian trucks and SUVs. If you excel in CAE simulation, material failure modeling, and simulation-to-test correlation, this is your chance to influence real-world vehicle robustness.
Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous means tackling unknown challenges with innovative solutions. As a Staff engineer, you'll replicate complex real-world scenarios, from rock scrapes to ditch drops, using advanced explicit FEA techniques. Located in sunny Irvine, CA, this role offers proximity to Southern California's engineering hub and Rivian's cutting-edge facilities.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
Take ownership of durability simulations that directly impact vehicle design:
- Lead explicit dynamics simulations with LS-DYNA for full-vehicle models.
- Simulate underbody ground strikes: step down, rock scrape, breakover, approach/departure, and sand dune impacts.
- Analyze extreme strength load cases including curb drive-over, ditch drop, and lateral curb strikes.
- Implement LS-DYNA material cards (*MAT_024, *MAT_GISSMO) for precise ductile failure and erosion modeling.
- Ensure simulation quality by reviewing energy plots, mass scaling, and time step control for stability.
- Drive simulation-to-test correlation with physical validation data.
- Collaborate on physical testing setups, instrumentation, and boundary conditions.
- Optimize LS-DYNA run times for efficiency in large models.
- Support implicit solver analysis (Abaqus, OptiStruct) for structural durability.
- Produce technical reports translating results into design actions.
- Build and debug models using ANSA and HyperMesh.
Qualifications & Requirements
To succeed, bring proven expertise in automotive CAE:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering + 5+ years in durability CAE.
- Deep LS-DYNA experience in full-vehicle explicit dynamics.
- Expert knowledge of explicit FEA best practices: energy balance, hourglass control, mass scaling.
- Vehicle dynamics understanding, especially suspension systems.
- Track record of model correlation to tests.
- Superior communication skills for reports and stakeholder updates.
- Preferred: ANSA/HyperMesh proficiency, implicit solvers, Python/MATLAB scripting.
Driving requirements: Valid license, clean MVR, age 21+.
Salary & Benefits
Earn $154,000 - $192,500 USD/year based on experience. Rivian offers top-tier perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling.
- Equity grants and ESPP.
- EV discounts and home charging support.
- Wellness programs, gym access, outdoor events.
- Tuition assistance and career growth.
- Relocation package to Irvine, CA.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building EVs; we're protecting adventures for generations. Work on groundbreaking electric adventure vehicles with a diverse team passionate about innovation. In Irvine, enjoy California's innovation ecosystem, beaches, and trails. Advance your career in automotive CAE while contributing to sustainable mobility. Rivian's culture challenges norms, reframes problems, and rewards bold thinkers.
How to Apply
Ready to simulate the future of EVs? Apply now for Staff Durability CAE Engineer at Rivian in Irvine, CA. Submit your resume highlighting LS-DYNA expertise and submit to our careers portal. Join the adventure—positions fill fast!
Locations
- Irvine, California, United States
Salary
154,000 - 192,500 USD / yearly
154,000 - 211,750 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- LS-DYNAintermediate
- Explicit Dynamicsintermediate
- Finite Element Analysisintermediate
- CAE Simulationintermediate
- Vehicle Durabilityintermediate
- Full-Vehicle Modelingintermediate
- Material Failure Modelingintermediate
- Simulation-to-Test Correlationintermediate
- HyperMeshintermediate
- ANSAintermediate
- Abaqusintermediate
- Python Scriptingintermediate
- MATLABintermediate
- Structural Analysisintermediate
- Automotive Engineeringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive CAE/Durability (experience)
- Deep expertise in explicit finite element analysis (FEA) with extensive hands-on experience using LS-DYNA for full-vehicle dynamic simulations (experience)
- Expert-level understanding of explicit simulation requirements including energy plots, time step control, and mass scaling (experience)
- Proven ability to correlate simulation models to physical test data (experience)
- Strong foundational understanding of vehicle suspension systems and vehicle dynamics (experience)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical reports (experience)
- Proficiency in pre-processing tools like ANSA and HyperMesh (preferred) (experience)
- Experience with implicit solvers like Abaqus, OptiStruct, or Nastran (preferred) (experience)
- Valid driver's license with clean MVR; minimum age 21 (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead setup, execution, and analysis of complex full-vehicle explicit dynamic simulations using LS-DYNA
- Model and analyze critical underbody ground strike scenarios including step down impact, rock scrape impact, breakover impact, approach/departure impact, and sand dune impact
- Simulate extreme strength load cases such as curb drive-over, ditch drop, and lateral curb strike
- Implement and calibrate LS-DYNA material cards like *MAT_024 and *MAT_GISSMO for accurate plasticity and failure modeling
- Critically review simulation results ensuring numerical stability through energy plots, mass scaling checks, and solution parameters
- Drive correlation and validation of simulation models with physical test data
- Collaborate with physical testing team on test setup, instrumentation, and boundary conditions
- Optimize LS-DYNA run times for large full-vehicle models without sacrificing accuracy
- Provide structural CAE support using implicit solver technology when needed
- Generate technical reports with actionable design recommendations
- Manage model build-up, meshing, debugging using ANSA and HyperMesh
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154,000 - $192,500 USD annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible vacation policy
- general: Stock options and employee stock purchase program
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: On-site fitness centers and wellness programs
- general: Electric vehicle purchase discounts and charging perks
- general: Adventure-focused company culture with outdoor activities
- general: Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge EV technology
- general: Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- general: Parental leave and family benefits
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Staff Durability CAE Engineer, Explicit Dynamics Careers at Rivian - Irvine, California | Apply Now! @ Rivian.
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