Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and modeling techniques.
Experience with simulation tools and environments for vehicle dynamics analysis.
Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to cross-functional teams.
Proven problem-solving skills and adaptability to learn new tools and methodologies.
Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Ability to balance performance requirements with practical engineering constraints.

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, correlate, and deploy vehicle dynamics models to guide the development of ride, handling, and driver controls.
Create and implement objective metrics to correlate simulation with real-world performance, and design and support vehicle tests for high-quality data collection.
Critically evaluate and improve tools and methodologies to enable faster, more optimal engineering decisions across the organization.
Translate complex simulation results into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams including chassis, noise, vibration, and harshness, controls, and Autopilot.
Act as a subject matter expert for vehicle model integration into software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
Navigate trade-offs between vehicle dynamics attributes, noise, vibration, and harshness, cost, and manufacturability to achieve optimal product outcomes.
Take cradle-to-grave ownership of models that define vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration of contributing systems.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	254890
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Vehicle Dynamics Modeling team are the system architects of our vehicles' driving dynamics. We are at the heart of what makes a Tesla objectively drive like a Tesla. Our work spans the full spectrum of simulation and analysis: from rapid, first principles calculations in Python scripts, to high-fidelity multi-body dynamics models in Dymola. Using this powerful suite of in-house and commercial tools, we predict and shape the lateral, longitudinal, and vertical dynamic behaviors from the earliest architectural concepts to the final production tuning. Our work is central to the engineering process, providing data-driven insights that guide design decisions and ensure our vehicles deliver a world-class experience. We operate in a highly collaborative environment where we challenge assumptions, learn from one another, and continuously improve our methods to solve the next generation of engineering challenges.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Develop, validate, correlate, and deploy vehicle dynamics models to guide the development of ride, handling, and driver controls
Create and implement objective metrics to correlate simulation with real-world performance, designing and supporting vehicle tests for high-quality data collection
Critically evaluate and improve tools and methodologies to enable faster, more optimal engineering decisions across the organization
Translate complex simulation results into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams including chassis, NVH, controls, and Autopilot
Act as a subject matter expert for vehicle model integration into software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop platforms
Navigate trade-offs between vehicle dynamics attributes, NVH, cost, and manufacturability to achieve optimal product outcomes
Take cradle-to-grave ownership of models that define vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration of contributing systems

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and modeling techniques
Experience with simulation tools and environments for vehicle dynamics analysis
Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to cross-functional teams
Proven problem-solving skills with adaptability to learn new tools and methodologies
Collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Capability to balance performance requirements with practical engineering constraints

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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