热管理系统工程师, 流体 Thermal System Engineer, Aerodynamics

Tesla is seeking an exceptional engineer with a strong understanding of aerodynamic design to strengthen the Thermal Systems group. Thermal management is a key factor in many of the attributes that make Tesla vehicles redefine the automotive world. To achieve fast charging, unrivaled range, ludicrous performance, exceptional cabin comfort and low running costs relies on a deep understanding and careful manipulation of the underlying physical principals. You will be responsible for developing the fluid dynamics aspects of our ground-breaking powertrain thermal management and HVAC systems in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment. Your expertise will be applied to everything from the high-level system layout and performance scoping, to the detailed aerodynamics of flow distribution, pump impellers and fan blades, noise reduction, particulate and gas filtration, water management, heat exchangers, and more.

This is a position where analytical skills and creativity are most highly valued; an ability to apply fundamental aerodynamic principals to quickly and effectively solve open-ended problems is far more important than experience with particular tools or software. As well as identifying opportunities to improve the performance of existing systems, you will be responsible for driving novel designs through initial concept, surfacing, analysis and optimization, and validation, whilst supporting mechanical designers in determining manufacturing feasibility and production requirements.

Required skills:

• Strong understanding of turbulent and laminar flows, attached and separated flows, vortex dynamics

and other flow behaviors

• Strong understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the tools that are used for

aerodynamic development including analytical tools, CFD, and experimentation

• Excellent engineering fundamentals and use of hand calculations to make quick decisions

or validate simulation/test results

• Ability to evaluate designs at a system level and choose/develop the best metrics to make decisions
• Fluent written and spoken English

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of advanced surfacing tools to draw high quality CAD aerodynamic surfaces
• Experience in various types of CFD simulations including RANS, LES, VOF, DEM, CHT and their

derivatives

• MATLAB and/or Python experience for building physics-based 1D models
• Working knowledge of automotive thermal systems, including radiators, condensers, fans, HVAC units
• Working knowledge of occupant comfort/physiology, psychrometrics and heat transfer

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering; or the equivalent in experience and evidence

of exceptional ability