SAE FOUNDATION Insights from a former SAE Collegiate Design Series (CDS) participant On his path to becoming the Software Engineering Lead at electric truck manufacturer Rivian, Christian Hubbell participated on the Michigan State University Formula SAE (FSAE) team as a computer science major. The SAE Foundation connected with him recently to discover how his experiences in FSAE impacted him personally on his journey to engineer electric adventure vehicles. You've been with Rivian almost three years now, what do you love most about your work? The amazing people I work with. Everyone is a doer focused on forward progress and we are aligned around common goals - that translates into successful results. It's a positive, fast-paced environment where employees thrive, effectively working together with a holistic view and understanding across functional areas to deliver a high-quality product to our customers. Recruiting top performers who are a best fit for both the cultural and technical needs of our business is key. Of what career achievement are you most proud? Being part of the Rivian launch of our R1T all-electric pickup and R1S all-electric SUV at UPDATE Christian Hubbell has been with electric truck manufacturer Rivian for almost three years. the LA Auto Show in November 2018. We worked so hard to prepare both vehicles for the unveiling. It was our first handshake with the world to redefine expectations in vehicle design and performance through the application of game-changing innovation and technology. The positive response we received was tremendous. As a computer science major, what/who inspired you to get involved in FSAE? I participated on the Michigan State University (MSU) Spartan Racing FSAE team during my junior and senior years. I just knew I wanted to do it, although I was unsure how or where I might contribute as a CS major since MSU took a more June 2020 25