Robotics Fan & Active Cooling Systems Engineer, Thermal Engineering, Optimus - Palo Alto [278616]

$108,000 - $264,000 yearly

Job Description

We are developing cooling solutions for a general-purpose humanoid robot operating under continuous dynamic loads in unstructured environments. As a Robotics Thermal Design Engineer, you will own the full design and development lifecycle of in-house fan systems — from aerodynamic concepts through prototyping, validation, and production. You will work directly alongside an in-house motor design team to co-develop fan-motor assemblies that meet the robot's specific cooling requirements, spatial constraints, acoustic targets, and power budgets. This is a deeply hands-on role that sits at the intersection of turbomachinery, thermal-fluid systems, and electromechanical integration.

The Role

  • Own the end-to-end design of in-house fan systems, including blade geometry, housing, and ducting, to optimize performance, weight, and acoustics
  • Translate system-level cooling targets into fan design specifications, working directly with the motor design team to create integrated fan-motor assemblies
  • Define the overall airflow architecture and active cooling system layout for current and next-generation platforms
  • Build and maintain CFD models to predict fan and system airflow performance and own the correlation of those models with physical test data
  • Establish test protocols and acceptance criteria for fan performance, including flow bench testing, acoustic characterization, and in-system thermal validation
  • Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and controls teams on housing design, vibration management (NVH), and fan speed control strategies
  • Lead DFM reviews and supplier discussions to ensure designs are reliable and producible at volume

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in fan or blower design, turbomachinery, or fluid system engineering — with hardware you have taken from concept to a working, validated product
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Tesla AI; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No