Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer

Description:
This role focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of energy systems by identifying design risks and defining/developing design validation specifications for thermal abuse scenarios. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement safety measures for battery and energy storage systems, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge energy solutions.

Responsibilities:
Maintain and develop thermal abuse design validation specifications
Develop new test protocols to explore design risks in emerging designs and applications
Apply thermal abuse expertise to identify early-phase design risks
Develop novel mitigation methods to enhance safety in energy systems
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety specifications into product designs
Analyze test results to refine validation processes and improve system reliability
Document and communicate findings to support design and safety reviews

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principles
Demonstrated experience in thermal abuse safety for battery or energy systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with safety standards and testing methodologies for energy systems
Experience with product/system/manufacturing design processes.
Experience with CAD and 3D modeling /analysis
Experience with data acquisition and test setup/design
Understanding of Li-ion battery electrochemistry/EE/statistics
Lithium-ion battery / automotive / grid scale energy storage experience

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 - $264,000/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.