Sr. Thermofluids Analyst, Energy Products

What You'll Do

• Own in-depth modeling of gas distribution, combustion dynamics, and thermal propagation to drive design concepts and detailed design decisions for new and existing Tesla Energy battery systems
• Balance physics-based 1D analytical models with higher fidelity CFD/FEA and empirical approaches to efficiently drive product safety design and performance
• Anchore and relate modeling results to test data to validate models and ensure accuracy of safety performance
• Collaborate with design engineers to iterate on design strategies and optimize performance/system metrics at the detailed component and system level
• Support programs through the entire life cycle including spec development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production
• Support execution of system safety FMEA and design validation plans, in collaboration with parallel validation and safety test engineering teams

What You'll Bring

• Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion dynamics, and thermodynamics with relevant experience
• MATLAB and/or Python experience for building physics-based 1D models
• Strong fundamentals in FEA/CFD with demonstrated experience. Experience with STAR CCM, FDS, and FLACS strongly preferred
• Experience modeling, testing, and designing batteries or similar high-energy, safety-critical systems
• CAD modeling experience preferred
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and practical design limitations
• Ability to relate modeling results to design ramifications and product-level impacts
• A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits