Staff Systems Design Architect Engineer

What You'll Do

• Maintain and develop thermal abuse design validation specifications
• Develop new test protocols to explore design risks in emerging designs and applications
• Apply thermal abuse expertise to identify early-phase design risks
• Develop novel mitigation methods to enhance safety in energy systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety specifications into product designs
• Analyze test results to refine validation processes and improve system reliability
• Document and communicate findings to support design and safety reviews

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principles
• Demonstrated experience in thermal abuse safety for battery or energy systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with safety standards and testing methodologies for energy systems
• Experience with product/system/manufacturing design processes
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling / analysis
• Experience with data acquisition and test setup/design
• Understanding of Li-ion battery electrochemistry/EE/statistics
• Lithium-ion battery / automotive / grid scale energy storage experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

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.