Engineering Intern - Test and Validation, Charging Products (Spring 2027 Co-Op)

Internship Term: Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2027 - 2029. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. **Our Spring Co-Op program runs from Jan - Aug, 2027**. In order to be considered for this role, you must be available to work full time (40 hours per week), onsite, for the entire duration. If you are unable to work during the spring semester, please apply to our Summer Internship Program. The Test & Validation Engineering intern will support the development and validation of current and next-generation EV charging products. This candidate will have the opportunity to learn how electrical and software-enabled products are tested from early conception through final validation. The role will be a mixture of validation planning, test preparation, hands-on lab testing, data collection and document preparation. * Support the creation and maintenance of product validation plans, test matrices. * Help translate product requirements into clear, measurable test objectives and acceptance criteria. * Assist with developing test procedures, test setups, checklists, and laboratory work instructions. * Collect, organize, and perform initial analysis of test data; identify trends, anomalies, and potential failures. * Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis for issues identified during testing. * Participate in design reviews, requirements reviews, risk assessments, and validation readiness discussions. * Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters degree at an accredited university. * Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or systems engineering. * Willingness to learn laboratory equipment, test methods, and safety practices. * Basic understanding of electrical circuits, measurement principles, and engineering fundamentals. * Ability to read and interpret technical requirements, schematics, drawings, or specifications. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.