Overview

• Rivian posted a job for a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Steering Actuator System to spearhead development of its steer-by-wire architecture.
• The position requires cradle-to-grave ownership of the SBW subsystem, covering concept design, supplier coordination, risk mitigation and production integration.
• The listing does not specify whether the new system will control front wheels, the rear axle or provide full-vehicle steering.
• Steer-by-wire replaces the mechanical steering column with electronic actuators, enabling adaptive, real-time steering ratios for enhanced precision at speed and improved maneuverability at low speeds.
• Suppliers such as ZF are already processing European orders for steer-by-wire modules and OEMs including Tesla, Nio and Mercedes-Benz have moved toward industrial-scale deployments.