Charging Systems Modeling & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery, solar and charging technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energy in the future. As part of the Systems & Architecture team, you are the design leadership that translates system operation into value for our customers. Leverage your physics fundamentals, systems optimization thinking, economic understanding, and simulation tools experience by leading Tesla's strategy to meet customer's needs. This role involves collaboration with Designers, Engineering, Sales and Finance, and requires the ability to distill highly technical information and effectively communicate with other teams and management. Our team is small, committed, fast moving, and we believe a diverse team of motivated individuals can accomplish almost anything. We are problem solvers, team players, and game changers. If this sounds like you, Tesla just might be the place to make your mark.

Responsibilities

Own the functional behavior of the charging products as they interact with the grid and vehicles

Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and application requirements

Create detailed computational models to simulate system performance and behavior

Analyze data to generate performance reports and metrics, and provide clear, actionable insights on expected vs actual system behaviors

Implement continuous improvements to the models to ensure they remain accurate, reliable, and aligned with industry standards and customer expectations

Work directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements

Document requirements and provide company leadership on system behavior and functionality

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience

Solid engineering fundamentals - Electrical and Mechanical

Fluency in Matlab / Simulink

Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines, and teams

Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology ()

Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical and FW/SW sub-systems

Specification definition (performance and functional)

Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills

Experience solving open-ended engineering problems

Motivated, active collaborator

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$112,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position 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.