Staff Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Handling

Responsibilities involve development of both Passive, Adaptive and Active systems and cross functional relationships multiple departments as Chassis, Powertrain, Controls and more.
You'll be responsible for Tesla's Handling Attribute Roadmap to ensure consistent methodologies for the target setting, objective measurement, subjective evaluation and Firmware tuning across the whole vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Vehicle Dynamics team to ensure correct integration between hardware and software controls to achieve the correct balance between other attributes as Ride, Steering, Efficiency
• Work closely with the firmware team to set requirements for the high-level control strategies in line with our Attributes and Firmware Roadmap
• Be the Subject Matter Expert for Handling, meaning that you'll be responsible for both subjective and objective characterization on top of actual firmware calibration
• Perform drive assessments and necessary firmware tuning in collaboration with our firmware team
• Define handling metrics and objective maneuvers, plus contribute to developing data post-processing routines and pass/fail criteria accordingly
• Contribute to control strategies development for chassis and powertrain impacting the Attribute
• Contribute to the HMI Roadmap for handling and generic mode differentiation
• Generate reports of development activities and complete performance Sign-Off for hardware and firmware releases
• Manage a small team of engineers to develop ensure program deadlines are achieved

Requirements

• 10 + years of experience in automotive development
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or equivalent experience
• Direct calibration experience in most of the following systems (Traction Control, VDC, ABS, Brake Steer, Rear Wheel Steer, All Wheel Drive, Torque Vectoring, Electronic limited slip differential, Active Front Steering, Active Aero)
• Good understanding of model-based control
• Subjective vehicle performance evaluation both below and above the adhesion limit
• Subjective vehicle performance evaluation at very high speed and in all surface condition (snow, wet, dry, off-road)
• Vehicle instrumentation and data analysis
• Objective handling characterization
• Very good knowledge of common calibration tools such as Vector Canape
• Proficiency with Simulink, Python, C and similar firmware environment is a plus

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

$84,000 - $234,000/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.