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Sr. CAE Engineer, Product Safety Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,720 - 360,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 12, 2025
What to Expect This role focuses on creating computational models to analyze the abuse tolerance of high-voltage components and systems within Tesla's diverse product line. The Sr. CAE Engineer will leverage these models to assess potential hazards and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of safer and more robust battery packs. What You'll Do Develop heat transfer, fluid flow, and combustion models to simulate system performance under abuse scenarios Design novel tests to study battery properties in abusive conditions and correlate findings with computational models Build and utilize first-principle analytical models to accelerate design decisions Establish standards to guide design directions for new programs Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into battery pack development What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with 2 years of relevant work experience Strong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principles Demonstrated experience in thermal modeling for at least one relevant product line Familiarity with CFD tools such as Star-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent Proficiency in MATLAB and CAD software Experience with measurement equipment like DAQs and sensors Understanding of basic electrochemistry principles 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 $92,720 - $360,000/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.