Battery System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

• Own Battery system designs for Megapack and Powerwall from early development to final product release
• Maintain and enhance electrical and thermal cell models to support battery algorithm development
• Incorporate cell-level data into system models to support accurate system specification generation
• Translate and scale cell-level properties to pack- and system-level metrics (e.g., energy, power, RTE, thermal performance, and reliability)
• Define cell requirements by translating product-level specifications (performance, safety, lifetime) into measurable cell-level requirements
• Capture requirements in a formal specification management tool while maintaining bidirectional traceability to tests and validation data
• Collaborate with cell engineering and vendors to ensure that incoming cell specifications meet Tesla Energy’s product requirements and identify gaps between design intent and delivered performance
• Perform trade-off analysis across lifetime, cost, energy density, and performance to inform next-generation cell technology adoption

• Systems-level thinker with proven ability to drive product optimization across teams and disciplines
• Skilled in defining and evaluating battery specifications to ensure system-level compliance
• Strong background in system/product specification development and clear stakeholder communication
• Proficient in test planning, experimental design, and statistical/physics-based data analysis
• Experience with battery cell, module, and pack performance modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• Strong fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering principles
• Deep understanding of battery cell chemistry, degradation mechanisms, and pack-level integration
• Solid foundation in battery technology and energy storage systems

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

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.