Tesla · 2 months ago
Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer known for its innovative approach to vehicle dynamics. The Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer will develop and validate models to guide the development of vehicle performance and handling, ensuring a world-class driving experience through simulation and analysis.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, correlate, and deploy vehicle dynamics models to guide the development of ride, handling, and driver controls
Create and implement objective metrics to correlate simulation with real-world performance, designing and supporting vehicle tests for high-quality data collection
Critically evaluate and improve tools and methodologies to enable faster, more optimal engineering decisions across the organization
Translate complex simulation results into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams including chassis, NVH, controls, and Autopilot
Act as a subject matter expert for vehicle model integration into software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop platforms
Navigate trade-offs between vehicle dynamics attributes, NVH, cost, and manufacturability to achieve optimal product outcomes
Take cradle-to-grave ownership of models that define vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration of contributing systems
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and modeling techniques
Experience with simulation tools and environments for vehicle dynamics analysis
Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to cross-functional teams
Proven problem-solving skills with adaptability to learn new tools and methodologies
Collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Capability to balance performance requirements with practical engineering constraints
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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