We are looking for an Engineer to conduct battery-scale thermal destructive safety testing, for both vehicle and energy storage packs. You will play a key role in making sure Tesla's products behave gracefully even under extreme conditions. You would be responsible for the full test cycle: planning, executing, interpreting tests and investigating failures to optimize product safety that accelerates Tesla's next-gen products' time to market. * Create detailed test plans based on communication with design teams and program managers * Own the test planning activities (e.g. instrumentation, charging) as per program schedule * Coordinate with technicians in battery pack build, instrumentation, test teams * Conduct tests safely and in a manner faithful to the design intent / failure mode * Analyze thermal and electrical data, video footage and present test results to stakeholders * Identify and execute ideas to increase the efficiency and quality of battery thermal testing * Develop coupon studies to allow rapid testing of specific subsystems * Collaborate with modeling team to align on results, generate inputs, and discuss mechanisms * Interpret regulations and tailor tests setup and results accordingly * Degree in in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience * Ideal focus areas include heat transfer, combustion, or materials * 2-10 years of experience in design validation/ compliance/ battery testing * Must be hands-on (physical assembly, electrical wiring / troubleshooting) * Experience with data analysis tools- Matlab or Python preferred * Experience with CAD (CATIA a bonus) * Role includes some travel (up to 20%) to test sites