Safety Restraints Design Engineer, Air Bag Systems

What To Expect The Safety Restraints Design and Release Engineer owns all aspects of airbag systems from inception, developing conceptual designs and production release to in‑service vehicle life and any field quality concerns. This includes Tier 1 nomination & management, vehicle packaging, drawing releases, component and system validation, ensuring homologation requirements are met, plus preparation and manufacturing support. What You'll Do Support restraint system integration work from design concept to vehicle validation, providing engineering expertise to supplier and internal interfacing departments Studio and Vehicle Engineering, working particularly close to the CAE team to provide necessary design inputs to optimize the design and occupant restraint performance. Use CAD knowledge (CATIA preferred) to package components accordingly, providing robust and efficient designs for manufacturing and general assembly processes; optimize for cost, weight and commercial targets. Apply basic program management skills to ensure suppliers meet timing, quality, cost, and validation deliverables, functioning as the main interaction point of contact for all supplier interfaces and delivering results under restrictive schedule and limited resources. Ensure failure avoidance tools and processes (DFMEA/FMEA) are applied to restraint components. Oversee supplier component DVP and control system‑level testing to ensure desired performance is achieved prior to dynamic sled and vehicle testing. Analyze test results, identify adjustments required to either the restraint commodity or interfacing components, and determine the most effective resolution. Support dynamic sled & vehicle crash tests and homologation submissions. Possess knowledge of CAE analysis and restraint system integration and optimization. What You'll Bring Good understanding and experience in vehicle safety restraint systems and/or vehicle crashworthiness is preferred (though a recent graduate may also apply). Engineering fundamentals and mechanical aptitude in problem‑solving. Effective verbal and written skills to articulate technical issues with peers and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of all components. Excellent organizational skills, self‑starting and self‑motivated. Demonstrated ability to multi‑task with flexibility regarding evolving priorities. Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite. CAD knowledge (Catia preferred). Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution. Company‑paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible 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 and AD&D. Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period). Employee assistance program. Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly 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 $91,600 – $195,600/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla