CAE Analysis Engineer, Crash Occupant & Pedestrian Safety
TeslaCAE Analysis Engineer, Crash Occupant & Pedestrian Safety
TeslaLocation
Fremont, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/29/2026
Compensation
$91,600 - $195,600 a year
Job description
The analysis engineer role at Tesla focuses on designing and developing occupant and pedestrian protection safety systems to enhance vehicle safety. This position requires innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment. The engineer will utilize advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive improvements in crash safety performance. A strong understanding of vehicle structure and crashworthiness is essential for success in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Previous knowledge of automotive crashworthiness legislation and attributes of vehicle safety and crashworthiness is preferred
- Very strong engineering fundamentals in problem solving
- Experience with numerical and analytical methods
- Proficiency in CAE tools such as LS-Dyna, MADYMO, ADAMS, and Abaqus
- Experience with test data analysis tools like DIAdem, Hyperworks, Matlab, and Python
- Good understanding and experience of vehicle structure development for crashworthiness
- Ability to articulate and present technical issues to diverse audiences
- Hands-on experience with vehicle crash tests and anthropomorphic test devices is preferred
- Excellent attitude, organizational skills, and self-motivation
Responsibilities
- Build state-of-the-art finite element models of vehicle structures, interiors, and restraints
- Design and analyze restraint systems for various vehicle models
- Develop and apply advanced crash safety FE methodologies and analysis techniques
- Work closely with structure, seating, and interior system design teams to improve occupant safety components
- Perform advanced CAE simulations to evaluate and enhance occupant performance
- Collaborate with Test Engineering teams to support crash tests
- Conduct detailed post-crash test analysis and correlate CAE simulations to test results
- Utilize correlated simulations to progress design and improve crash safety performance
- Conduct studies using optimization tools to meet performance requirements
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Tesla Inc
As of Jul 17, 2026
Initial approvals
644
FY2026
Approval rate
92.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
1,444
FY2026
Entry-level share
2.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+1%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-60%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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