Tesla Motors, Inc.
Battery System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery and solar technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energy in the future. As part of the Systems & Architecture team, you are the design leadership that defines and leads Tesla's strategy to meet those goals by leveraging your physics fundamentals, systems optimization thinking, simulation tools and common sense. This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing, sales and finance and requires the ability to distill highly technical information and effectively communicate with other teams and management. Our team is small, committed, fast moving and we believe a diverse team of motivated individuals can accomplish almost anything. We are problem solvers, team players and game changers. If this sounds like you, Tesla just might be the place to make your mark.
What You\'ll Do
Own Battery system design for Megapack and Powerwall from early development to final product release
Maintain and enhance electrical and thermal cell models to support battery algorithm development
Incorporate cell-level data into system models to support accurate system specification generation
Translate and scale cell-level properties to pack- and system-level metrics (e.g., energy, power, RTE, thermal performance, and reliability)
Define cell requirements by translating product-level specifications (performance, safety, lifetime) into measurable cell-level requirements
Capture requirements in a formal specification management tool while maintaining bidirectional traceability to tests and validation data
Collaborate with cell engineering and vendors to ensure that incoming cell specifications meet Tesla Energy\'s product requirements and identify gaps between design intent and delivered performance
Perform trade-off analysis across lifetime, cost, energy density, and performance to inform next-generation cell technology adoption
What You\'ll Bring
Systems-level thinker with proven ability to drive product optimization across teams and disciplines
Skilled in defining and evaluating battery specifications to ensure system-level compliance
Strong background in system/product specification development and clear stakeholder communication
Proficient in test planning, experimental design, and statistical/physics-based data analysis
Experience with battery cell, module, and pack performance modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
Strong fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering principles
Deep understanding of battery cell chemistry, degradation mechanisms, and pack-level integration
Solid foundation in battery technology and energy storage systems
Compensation and Benefits Note:
Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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What You\'ll Do
Own Battery system design for Megapack and Powerwall from early development to final product release
Maintain and enhance electrical and thermal cell models to support battery algorithm development
Incorporate cell-level data into system models to support accurate system specification generation
Translate and scale cell-level properties to pack- and system-level metrics (e.g., energy, power, RTE, thermal performance, and reliability)
Define cell requirements by translating product-level specifications (performance, safety, lifetime) into measurable cell-level requirements
Capture requirements in a formal specification management tool while maintaining bidirectional traceability to tests and validation data
Collaborate with cell engineering and vendors to ensure that incoming cell specifications meet Tesla Energy\'s product requirements and identify gaps between design intent and delivered performance
Perform trade-off analysis across lifetime, cost, energy density, and performance to inform next-generation cell technology adoption
What You\'ll Bring
Systems-level thinker with proven ability to drive product optimization across teams and disciplines
Skilled in defining and evaluating battery specifications to ensure system-level compliance
Strong background in system/product specification development and clear stakeholder communication
Proficient in test planning, experimental design, and statistical/physics-based data analysis
Experience with battery cell, module, and pack performance modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
Strong fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering principles
Deep understanding of battery cell chemistry, degradation mechanisms, and pack-level integration
Solid foundation in battery technology and energy storage systems
Compensation and Benefits Note:
Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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