Sr. Thermal Safety System Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$136,000 - $234,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with battery systems, electric vehicles, and/or energy storage technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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