Tesla · 3 months ago
Battery System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $234K/yrTesla is a company focused on bringing battery and solar technology to the grid for a renewable energy ecosystem. The Battery System Design & Architecture Engineer will lead the design and optimization of battery systems for products like Megapack and Powerwall, collaborating with various teams to ensure technical specifications and performance standards are met.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Own Battery system designs for Megapack and Powerwall from early development to final product release
Maintain and enhance electrical and thermal cell models to support battery algorithm development
Incorporate cell-level data into system models to support accurate system specification generation
Translate and scale cell-level properties to pack- and system-level metrics (e.g., energy, power, RTE, thermal performance, and reliability)
Define cell requirements by translating product-level specifications (performance, safety, lifetime) into measurable cell-level requirements
Capture requirements in a formal specification management tool while maintaining bidirectional traceability to tests and validation data
Collaborate with cell engineering and vendors to ensure that incoming cell specifications meet Tesla Energy’s product requirements and identify gaps between design intent and delivered performance
Perform trade-off analysis across lifetime, cost, energy density, and performance to inform next-generation cell technology adoption
Qualification
Required
Systems-level thinker with proven ability to drive product optimization across teams and disciplines
Skilled in defining and evaluating battery specifications to ensure system-level compliance
Strong background in system/product specification development and clear stakeholder communication
Proficient in test planning, experimental design, and statistical/physics-based data analysis
Experience with battery cell, module, and pack performance modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
Strong fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering principles
Deep understanding of battery cell chemistry, degradation mechanisms, and pack-level integration
Solid foundation in battery technology and energy storage systems
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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