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Vehicle Test Driver

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:

Safely operate test vehicles in a wide range of testing conditions. - Follow detailed instructions for vehicle and component preparation to begin testing. This may include but is not limited to full visual inspection of vehicle including tires, glass, body panels and interior.
Collect data through various data acquisition systems and communicate in accordance with customer protocol. Document tests, repairs, and configurations in descriptive and understandable notes. Able to drive safely in various conditions, follow policies and take ownership for working safely to avoid risks to self and others.

Responsibilities:

Mileage accumulation driving for test vehicles.
Assist with ad hoc driver requests from various engineering depts.
Support 24/hr driver requests by working in shifts.
Over the Road Durability Testing.
Evaluation of vehicles upon commissioning.
Obtain necessary certifications to drive test vehicles on closed courses and public roads.

Qualifications:

5+ years in a similar role, with a track record for responsible and safe driving.
Off-Road/Racing drivers training/experience a plus.
Durability/professional driving background preferred.
Able to complete consistent circuits of a development plan and provide sufficient documentation of time and mileage (vehicle data logging).
Great communication with the engineering community about vehicle conditions that change shift over shift.
Ability to sit/drive for up to 8 hours consecutively.

Company Statements:

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.

Candidate Data Privacy

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.

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Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology and outdoor recreation company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, California.

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