Vehicle Model Development Engineer
Tesla
Vehicle Model Development Engineer
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 242701 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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.- 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
- 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
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
$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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