The powertrain architecture and modeling team at Tesla focuses on developing a parametric vehicle model for vehicle architecture design and performance evaluation. This role emphasizes the development and validation of battery and cell models, particularly in relation to vehicle performance under varying battery conditions. Collaboration with various teams, including cell design and thermal teams, is essential to communicate performance expectations throughout the engineering lifecycle. The position requires a strong understanding of first-principles physics and proficiency in powertrain component modeling.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• Excellent understanding of first-principles physics, including electrical systems, energy storage, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Basic understanding in battery thermo-electrical interactions, ion/electron transfer processes, and electrochemical modeling
• Proficiency in powertrain component modeling (hybrid/electric) using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar
• Familiarity with vehicle-level simulations
• Proficiency in numerical methods, differential equations, linear algebra, statistics, and optimization
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Design, develop, and enhance Tesla’s in-house powertrain performance models to support vehicle architecture decisions and performance optimization
• Create, use, and validate battery/cell models that accurately predict behavior under diverse conditions
• Integrate models into simulation frameworks for system-level validation and cross-team alignment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate modeling insights into actionable design requirements and performance benchmarks

• 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.