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Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
What To Expect 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.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
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
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Company‑paid HSA contribution for high‑deductible Aetna plan
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
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
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance benefits
Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation $84,000 – $234,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary based on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. The total compensation package 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.
San Bruno, CA
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer
role at
Tesla
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
What To Expect 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.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
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
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Company‑paid HSA contribution for high‑deductible Aetna plan
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
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
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance benefits
Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation $84,000 – $234,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary based on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. The total compensation package 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.
San Bruno, CA
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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