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Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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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