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Electric Drive System Modeling Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
84,000 - 204,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Nov 26, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a motivated engineer for powertrain system design and optimization. This position is critical to the development of electric powertrain for Tesla's current and future electric vehicles. This person will be working in the motor research team to continue develop the system optimization strategy and workflow. What You'll Do Developing electric powertrain evaluation strategy for real world driving considering nonlinearities of drive unit Developing optimal utilization strategy of electric powertrain in highly dynamic driving condition Developing system optimization strategies for single drive unit and multi drive units for single platform and cross-platform Optimal powertrain designs to minimize the total system cost Managing Powertrain design database, running system sensitivity study What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience Deep understanding of power flow and energy flow in electric drivetrain Experience on utilizing optimization algorithm Strong understanding in thermal modeling for electric powertrain system Strong Matlab or Python programming skills Good physical understanding on electrical machine and power electronic Understanding finite element simulation Compensation and Benefits Benefits 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 Expected Compensation $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.