What To Expect
The powertrain architecture and modeling team develops a parametric vehicle model that is utilized for vehicle architecture design, performance evaluation, and decision making.

As a Model Development Engineer, you will focus on maintaining, refining, and expanding our vehicle modeling capabilities. This role includes improving the speed, memory efficiency, and accuracy of simulations. You will directly contribute to the success of the team by implementing advanced modeling techniques and ensuring seamless integration of updates.

What You'll Do

Advance the capabilities of and intellectual property of Tesla’s in-house powertrain performance model

Expand unit and integration tests to ensure stability and prevent errors during development and code merges

Optimize simulation performance by enhancing computational speed and memory usage to enable faster, more precise analysis

Scale up simulation infrastructure to unlock more compute capability

Build and maintain tools to help with pre and post processing simulation outputs quickly and effectively

Work with the model to produce repeatable and dependable results for various stakeholders within the organization

Develop a consistent framework for reporting progress of model and component development as components go from conception to prototype to full-production status

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience

Excellent first-principles physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and basic thermo and aerodynamics

Hybrid or electric powertrain component model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink

Experience with advanced model development, preferably in MATLAB/Simulink

Experience with large datasets and complicated models

Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $204,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.

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