10 systems engineer jobs found in Hawthorne

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer role within the Aerodynamic Prototype team will lead the design, build & test of physical models in coordination with the Aerodynamics Engineering team. Tesla places a strong emphasis on vehicle aerodynamic optimization, not only for efficiency & range, but for wind noise as well. Our group works closely with Design & other engineering groups to achieve maximum performance with minimal compromise to other attributes. The Aerodynamic Prototype team is small, highly motivated & thrives in a rapid engineering environment. This role offers the rare opportunity to participate in the development of new & genuinely cutting-edge vehicles. You must have a genuine passion for engineering the best EVs in the world. The Role Lead the design & create build plans for wind tunnel models that align with the aerodynamicists' test plans & program deliverables Execute build plans by designing, releasing & coordinating the build of test properties for...

The Mechanical Design Engineer role within the Aerodynamic Prototype team will support the design, build & test of physical models in coordination with the Aerodynamics Engineering team. Tesla places a strong emphasis on vehicle aerodynamic optimization, not only for efficiency & range, but for wind noise as well. Our group works closely with Design & other engineering groups to achieve maximum performance with minimal compromise to other attributes. The Aerodynamic Prototype team is small, highly motivated & thrives in our rapid engineering environment. This role offers the rare opportunity to participate in the development of new & genuinely cutting-edge vehicles. You must have a genuine passion for engineering the best EVs in the world. The candidate must have strong interpersonal & communication skills. They must be able to balance tight deadlines with demanding engineering requirements. Additionally, they must establish & maintain a professional working relationship with...

The New Programs Engineering team at Tesla operates at the forefront of vehicle design and development, thriving in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and validate the next generation of Tesla vehicles. As a Senior New Programs Engineer in Studio Engineering, you will collaborate closely with interior/exterior design, human factors & ergonomics, and vehicle engineering production teams, including chassis, powertrain, body-in-white, low/high-voltage systems, NVH, durability, and CAE analyses. This role focuses on creating and executing world-class vehicle architectures, leveraging expertise in vehicle systems and attributes to design and deliver full systems, not just components, using a creative, first-principles approach to problem-solving. The Role Operate independently to own a specific vehicle system (e.g., chassis, seating, mechanisms, lighting, HV battery) and/or integrate multiple systems during initial development Generate concept proposals...

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of vehicle design and development, operating in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future vehicle design concepts. This position will own a first-of-kind vehicle system from early concept through validation and into mass production. You will frequently interact with Design and Vehicle Engineering teams, most closely with Exteriors, Body-in-White, Chassis, and Electrical Systems. This is a hands-on mechanical design engineering role where product design expertise, a first-principles approach to problem solving, and the ability to navigate ambiguity on novel systems are essential. We are looking for an engineer who thrives on bringing clean-sheet concepts to life and can drive technical decisions independently. Experience with deployable mechanisms, dynamic sealing, tribology, and high-performance or motorsport applications is highly valued. The Role Own the full lifecycle of a...

At Tesla, Studio Integration is where cutting-edge engineering meets artistic excellence. Our team pushes the boundaries of design and engineering, driving industry-leading breakthroughs through cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation. As a Studio Integration Engineer, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams, ensuring that bold styling visions translate into feasible, manufacturable, and high-performance products. From initial concept to product launch, you will balance evolving inputs while validating designs through data, prototypes, and engineering excellence. The Role Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles approach to problem-solving Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment Expertise in design for manufacturing, with knowledge of sheet metal, injection molding, and other fabrication processes Outstanding 3D design and modeling...

New Programs Engineering is at the front end of every new vehicle developed at Tesla. We take executive directions and turn them into a product: vehicle attributes, full-vehicle and sub system architectural design & engineering, and a production concept ready for Giga scale. This is a small team designed to rapidly pursue new product concepts & technologies, then architect vehicles that are delightful for our customers globally. We're looking for a mechanical design engineer to own full vehicle interior architectures on new products. You will work with Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Color, Materials & Finish, and Vehicle Engineering Teams to create products that are world-class in form and function and surprise & delight our customers. Product design expertise and a first principles approach matter more here than extensive project engineering or automotive-only experience. The Role Architect and develop vehicle interiors from initial sketches through design & release...

Tesla is seeking an innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in building systems and HVAC to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla's fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, AI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The Role Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems Combine technical skillsets with creative design solutions to push the...

Tesla is seeking an innovative Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in electrical building systems and infrastructure to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking electrical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla's fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, AI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The Role Lead the development of electrical designs, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and controls for manufacturing equipment, building infrastructure, battery/energy storage, EV charging, and R&D test setups Prepare and oversee IFC...

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and proving Tesla's future vehicle concepts. New Programs Engineers interact with cross-functional partners from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering groups to develop 3D designs, mules, prototypes, and demonstrators used for informing downstream engineering efforts. This is a product design engineering position where product design expertise and fundamental first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive automotive industry specific experience. The Role Product Definition - Document product plan of record. Identify risks and key decisions. Gather data, feedback, and customer input to present to design, engineering, and leadership to facilitate key product decisions Own vehicle system level attributes in the first stage of product definition and present tradeoffs to leadership in...

New Programs Engineering is at the front end of every new vehicle developed at Tesla. We take executive directions and turn them into a product: vehicle attributes, full-vehicle and sub system architectural design & engineering, and a production concept ready for Giga scale. This is a small team designed to rapidly pursue new product concepts & technologies, then architect vehicles that are delightful for our customers globally. We're looking for a senior engineer to lead a team of New Programs Engineers. Reporting to the Director of New Programs Engineering, you will own product architectures, system trades, engineering design, and the mentorship and technical excellence of your team. The Role Engineer new vehicle concepts from a blank sheet. Work with Design, Leadership, Ergonomics, and engineering specialists to take a concept from ideas to viable products Lead and mentor a team of New Programs Engineers spanning full-vehicle architecture and multiple vehicle...