Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture

Comunidade Metodista; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Tesla in California seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to own a vehicle system and drive early architecture from concept to prototype release.

You’ll collaborate across interior, exterior, chassis, and powertrain teams, delivering integrated designs and first-principles solutions. Responsibilities include developing concepts, documenting requirements, and defending design choices in reviews, while using CATIA to shape future production vehicles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience (OEM/supplier, motorsport)
• Broad experience with various automotive systems (such as chassis, powertrain, thermals, structures, lighting) and prototyping
• First-principles knowledge of various vehicle attributes
• Proficiency in CAD software using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product designs
• Must be proactive in improving processes and driving projects
• Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting
• Excellent communicator, resourceful, and mindful of time management

Responsibilities

• Own a specific vehicle system and/or integration during initial development
• Architect, mature and develop vehicle systems from scope to design & release of prototype components
• Capture, document, and trade-off internal and external requirements
• Generate concept proposals aligned with program scope and attribute requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and users to create new solutions
• Down select solutions based on vehicle attributes, cost and weight
• Propose and defend solutions in engineering and studio design reviews
• Develop in CATIA 3D proposed system solutions and align interfaces with chassis, body, interior, exterior, thermal and powertrain components
• Design, release, and build components for early-phase physical prototyping
• Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes

Skills

First-principles knowledge

CAe results interpretation

GD&T

CAD proficiency

Proactive in improving processes

Detail-oriented

Excellent communicator

Time management

Systems thinking

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Tesla in California seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to own a vehicle system and drive early architecture from concept to prototype release.

You’ll collaborate across interior, exterior, chassis, and powertrain teams, delivering integrated designs and first-principles solutions. Responsibilities include developing concepts, documenting requirements, and defending design choices in reviews, while using CATIA to shape future production vehicles.