Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of energy systems by identifying design risks and developing design validation specifications for thermal abuse scenarios. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement safety measures for battery and energy storage systems.

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

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

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.