Rivian

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Controls, Automation & Embedded Software Internships (Jun 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • California

      Irvine

    • Illinois

Location

Irvine, Illinois

Closing in 2 months

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 25 - 51 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 30 Apr 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Join Rivian’s summer internship program to work on embedded software, system engineering, power electronics, controls, and automation teams.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Applying to be considered for Rivian’s 2026 summer internship program
  • Potential placement on teams such as Embedded Software, System Engineering - Test & Integration, Power Electronics, various Controls teams, and various Automation teams

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree
  • Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
  • Embedded software development and optimization experience
  • Ability to read, debug, and develop software code
  • Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex systems
  • Software development experience on microcontrollers
  • Experience utilizing scripting languages
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of engineering first principles

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay range: $25.00 - $51.00
  • Robust wellness benefits
  • Medical insurance coverage for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
  • Coverage effective from the first day of employment with most premiums covered by Rivian

How to Apply

Applying to this opening places you into consideration for Rivian’s 2026 internship programs. Selected candidates will receive communication with specific responsibilities and qualifications for the role they are being considered for. Ensure you meet your university’s internship requirements if applicable.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

Logo- Rivian

Rivian USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

Rivian Automotive is an American electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2009, renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation.