RJ Scaringe

RJ Scaringe founded Rivian in 2009 and led the company through a tough economic climate to secure substantial financing, scale and establish the company’s product and technology platform. Scaringe is experienced in analyzing highly complex systems, combining deep analytical capabilities with a system-based development methodology. Scaringe earned his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he was a member of the research team in the Sloan Automotive Laboratory. In leading Rivian, he works to maintain a highly collaborative environment and his hands-on approach drives innovative thinking into all aspects of the business and company culture.