Sr. Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer

The Vehicle Dynamics Modelling team is responsible for predicting the unparalleled lateral and longitudinal behavior of all Tesla vehicles, aligning them with the attributes of the brand. In a fast-paced and constantly changing environment we own and maintain a family of full vehicle and subsystem models and use them relentlessly and creatively as part of a larger engineering process, both upstream to set requirements and downstream to take late-breaking opportunities in product development. We are looking for skilled and impassioned group members who will provide innovative and efficient solutions while meeting demanding timelines and superior performance requirements.

As part of the Vehicle Dynamics Modelling Team, the role is responsible for creation, development, and deployment of models and infrastructure that allows a motion platform simulator to be utilized by multiple teams at Tesla to make high confidence decisions on future platforms without physical prototypes. This role requires an individual who can understand the problems people are facing, design a test plan, develop robust and easy to follow workflow to manipulate models and motion platform behavior, and generate accurate conclusions from tests involving human factors. The primary customers of this role will be the Chassis Dynamics and Vehicle Software teams. Tesla expects candidates to meet performance goals and communicate results within demanding timelines. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of self-direction, proven ability and flexibility.

• Create, develop and maintain infrastructure for motion platform configuration and operation that allows for maximum reliability, repeatability, and traceability of the system's performance
• Create, develop and maintain modelling infrastructure including real time models, software in the loop, and hardware in the loop
• Create, develop and maintain motion platform test procedures and best-practices for groups to derive high confidence results from motion platform testing
• Maintain rig test schedule that maximizes the utility of the motion platform for making productive vehicle platform decisions, while also allowing for sufficient system development time
• Clearly communicate findings in a timely manner

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• 5+ years proven success in multibody or other mechanical system modelling
• Experience in motion platform testing, vehicle instrumentation, and data analysis
• Creative problem solver interested in new ideas and approaches
• A desire for continued learning
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience developing performance goals for different specifications of vehicle, markets, controls and autonomous vehicles a plus
• Experience in vehicle subjective evaluation on public road and proving grounds a plus

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.