Systems Design Architect Engineer

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This role focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of energy systems by identifying design risks and defining/developing design validation specifications for thermal abuse scenarios. The position involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to innovate and implement safety measures for battery and energy storage systems, contributing to the advancement of cutting‑edge energy solutions.

• 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

• 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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑paid HSA contribution for high‑deductible Aetna plan
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
• 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
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance benefits
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

$84,000 – $234,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary based on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. The total compensation package 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.

San Bruno, CA

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology