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Sr. Electrical System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112000 - 228000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 18, 2026
What to Expect The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery and solar technology to the grid tofacilitatea renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energyin the future.As a Systems Architect, you are the design leadership that defines andleads Tesla's strategy to meetthose goals byleveragingyourphysics fundamentals, systems optimization thinking,andsimulation tools.This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing,salesand financeand requires the ability to distill highly technical information and effectively communicate with other teams and management.Our team is small, committed, fastmovingand webelieve a diverse team of motivated individuals canaccomplishalmost anything. We are problem solvers, teamplayersand game changers. If this sounds like you, Teslajust mightbe the place to make your mark. What You'll Do Owns system architecture design and product specifications for industrial Tesla Energy Products such as Megapack through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and system-level thinking Develops system models comprising cell, battery, power electronics, thermals, and control models Owns development of system requirements, distributes function and performance to components within systems, defines system hardware and software architecture, defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components to meet those goals Supports definition of system hardware and software architecture optimization Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development Defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components Captures requirements in a formal management tool Leads and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts Works directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements What You'll Bring Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems Fluency in Python/Matlab Specification definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing) Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills. Degree inElectricalEngineering,Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, or equivalent experience Solid engineering fundamentals - electrical and mechanical Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $112,000 - $228,000/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.