Sr. Thermal Safety System Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

We are looking for a skilled Thermal Safety System Architecture Engineer to join the Safety Architecture team within Tesla Energy. In this role, you will focus on developing models for thermal safety in battery energy storage systems, planning and guiding tests to validate these models, and contributing to the overall safety and performance of Tesla's products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust thermal event management and risk mitigation strategies for Energy Products.

• Develop and refine computational models for thermal safety in battery packs, including heat transfer, combustion, gas distribution, and propagation
• Define product safety requirements based on modeling, industry standards, and past test results, guiding product design with clear technical documentation
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate modeling insights into product development
• Develop and support execution of test plans to validate both models and adherence to product safety requirements
• Analyze test data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in thermal safety systems
• Document findings, prepare reports, and present recommendations to stakeholders
• Support compliance with industry standards and regulations related to thermal safety
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in thermal modeling software and testing methodologies

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, and fluid mechanics
• 3+ years of experience in thermal systems modeling and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), using tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB/Simulink, STAR-CCM, Fluent, OpenFOAM, and FDS
• Experience in test planning and execution, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and safety protocols
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting and team interactions
• Experience with battery systems, electric vehicles, and/or energy storage technologies is a plus

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 disability 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

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.