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Solar System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112,000 - 312,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 14, 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 part of this mission,Tesla is pursuing an ambitious goal to deploy 100 GW of annual solar cell and panel manufacturing capacity in the United States.AsaSystemsArchitect, youwill helpdefine andlead Tesla's strategy to meetthose goals byleveragingphysics fundamentals, systems optimizationthinkingandsimulation 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 gamechangers. If this sounds like you, Teslajust mightbe the place to make your mark. What You'll Do Leadsystem architecture and productoptimizationfor solar products all the way from site to cell,leveragingfirst-principlesphysics models to derive design sensitivities and constraints 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 Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development Defineselectrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components Capturesrequirements in a formal management tool Leadsand contribute tocross-functionaldesign reviews for development efforts Worksdirectly 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,disciplinesand teams Fundamentals inphotovoltaics (mandatory),power electronics,and battery technology(preferred) Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs Fluency inPython,Matlab/ Simulink Experience with system level architecturescomprisingelectrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems Specification definition (performance,functional,dimensional,manufacturing) Detail-oriented personality witheffectivedocumentation and reporting skills Experience solving open-ended engineering problems DegreeinElectricalEngineering,Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience Solid engineering fundamentals - electricalandmechanical 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: 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 - $312,000/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.