Tire Modeling Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics Modeling

Description:
As part of the testing side of the Vehicle Dynamics Modelling Team, the role is responsible for the collection, processing, and management of objective tire performance data for attribute development and improving tire models. You’ll have the opportunity to travel to proving grounds for high and low mu testing and develop models that correlate to the collected data. You’ll be expected to work with tire suppliers and engineers across several teams at Tesla, including vehicle dynamics, chassis, controls, autopilot, and more. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of self-direction, proven ability and flexibility.

Responsibilities:
Create, manage, and maintain tire test trailer procedures and schedule to derive high-confidence objective tire data and communicate findings in a timely manner
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to select, plan, and allocate test samples and execute test cases
Develop and extend virtual tire models using the collected physical data to integrate with vehicle-level models and better predict tire performance, especially in low mu scenarios
Coordinate with test trailer supplier to troubleshoot issues, kick off calibration activities, and improve the product for better data integration
Process and interpret Flat Trac data collected at third party facilities to correlate with real-road data collected from test trailer

Requirements:
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience in tire development, including modeling, testing, instrumentation, and data analysis
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Creative problem-solving mindset with an interest in exploring new ideas and approaches
Proficiency with Simulink, Python, C, and similar firmware environments is a plus
Experience in developing performance goals for various vehicle specifications, markets, controls, and autonomous vehicles is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $228,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.