Technical Program Manager II, Electrical Hardware
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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:
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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.
As a Riv-4 level Technical Program Manager in the Electrical Hardware team, you will play a critical cross-functional role managing the execution and delivery of next-gen vehicle electronics projects—including advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) sensors, electronic control units (ECUs), vehicle displays, and audio systems. This is an entry-level, early-career position ideal for a new graduate passionate about automotive technology, system integration, and growing as a technical leader.
Responsibilities: - Own the cross-functional project life cycle for assigned electrical hardware subsystems—such as ADAS sensors (camera, radar, lidar), ECUs (vehicle controllers, domain modules), digital displays, and premium audio hardware.
- Drive milestone alignment, risk tracking, and schedule execution for both in-house development and supplier-delivered components from early concept through launch (including requirements definition, design, DV/PV builds, validation, and manufacturing cut-in).
- Guide day-to-day collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, design, reliability, supplier quality, purchasing, and validation teams to resolve issues and remove obstacles.
- Proactively identify and track critical program risks, design changes, open issues, and timing dependencies across hardware, software, and integration working groups.
- Lead regular program reviews with domain partners, document and communicate status to a range of stakeholders, and ensure transparency on progress, blockers, and decisions.
- Manage supplier engagement, including schedules, part maturity (EVT/DVT/PVT), DVP&R, PPAP, and ramp plans, working closely with Rivian’s electrical hardware and supply chain engineers.
- Own and update program dashboards, issue trackers, and action logs; escalate when needed to maintain critical paths for major vehicle milestones.
- Support the ramp, onboarding, and best practice development for new hires and early-career TPMs in the hardware team.
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Exposure to product development cycles for electronics, mechatronics, or automotive systems via internship, research, or capstone experience.
- Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated track record of problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills—ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and adjust to fast-paced change.
- Highly organized: can drive multiple concurrent projects and keep granular task-level details clear.
- Proactive self-starter, curious, and eager to learn and grow as a program leader.
- Familiarity with core project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite) is a plus.
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California-Based Applicants: $105,100 - $131,400 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements: Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.