The Test Systems Engineering team at Tesla is looking to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing turnkey test solutions and collaborating with various groups from research and development to manufacturing test, to expedite R&D and validation cycle times, reducing both cost and complexity.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of high voltage power electronic systems (Stationary/Traction Inverters, DCDC Converters), electric motors, and low voltage systems
- Strong knowledge of control theory and algorithm implementation
- Strong knowledge of test automation and data analysis in Python
- Familiarity with embedded systems/firmware in C/C++/Rust
- Experience with a multitude of laboratory test equipment, including sensors, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and other instrumentation
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end delivery of new test-system capabilities: from control algorithm design and real-time implementation to production
- Develop and tune high-performance embedded C/C++ firmware for power-electronics and real-time control systems (Stationary Inverters, DCDC Converters)
- Build and evolve our core Python/Rust test-platform stack—delivering scalable, high-reliability automation, data-acquisition, and orchestration tools
- Lead software and firmware integration for test platforms, including in-house and off-the-shelf bidirectional power supplies, ensuring efficiency and reliability
- Tune, characterize, and validate power electronics and power supply systems, resolving issues during system bring-up, performance, and safety testing
- Serve as a technical consultant for cross-functional teams, shaping feature development and system architecture decisions
Other
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent experience
- Motivation to work hands-on in solving problems efficiently to meet tight deadlines
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
