> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2574531-thermal-engineer-data-centers-energy-products](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2574531-thermal-engineer-data-centers-energy-products). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Thermal Engineer, Data Centers, Energy Products - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Salary:** $109,600.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, CATIA V5 - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17771439?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17771439%2FThermal-Engineer-Data-Centers-Energy-Products-California-Palo-Alto ## About the Role * Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics with relevant experience * MATLAB and/or Python experience for building physics-based 1D models * Strong fundamentals in FEA/CFD with demonstrated experience * Experience modeling, testing and designing thermal components, such as single and multi-phase heat exchangers, compressors, fans, pumps, etc. * CAD modeling experience preferred, CATIA V5/6 a plus * Familiarity with manufacturing processes and practical design limitations * A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment * Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problems ## Description * Ownin-depth modeling of fan/radiator systems, pumped coolant systems, and compression cycles to drive design concepts and detailed design decisions for next generation Tesla Energy thermal systems * Balance physics-based 1D analytical models with higher fidelity CFD/FEA and empirical approaches to efficiently drive to the fundamentals of thermodynamic cycles and optimize component performance * Collaborate with design engineers to iterate design strategies and optimize performance/system metrics at the detailed component level and subsystem level * Support programs through the entire life cycle including spec development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production * Develop and support execution of component/subsystem DFMEA and design validation plans/methods to validate product adherence torequirements, in collaboration with parallel validation and systems engineering teams * Support creation of component/subsystem specifications and technical design documents ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)