Senior CAE Engineer - Exterior Trims & Mechanisms
Rivian
Irvine, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
...Rivian in Irvine, California seeks a Sr. CAE Engineer (RIV5) to be the structural authority for exterior trims and mechanisms, leading subsystem CAE work and advanced simulations. You will mentor cross-functional teams to deliver lightweight, high-durability exterior...