Radio System Engineer

Tesla seeks to change the world by accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, and you can be a part of that mission by ensuring that the Radio Tuner experience in a Tesla vehicle is second to none.
You will have the opportunity to make substantial impact on the product ensuring the Radio systems in our cars are built correctly with high audio quality, getting hands-on experience in the factory production environment, validating automotive Radio features in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to apply a passion for Radio tuners and gain cross functional skills in software, hardware, manufacturing, and connected infrastructure to root cause manufacturing issues, and develop efficient procedures, tools and infrastructure for automated Radio system testing.

Responsibilities

• Document system requirements for the Radio tuner for each platform and discuss with suppliers to make sure that suppliers adhere to Tesla requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams like SW team, Thermal Team, Factory Team at Tesla to integrate tuner in vehicle
• Design comprehensive test plan for covering all Radio Standards FM, HD, DAB and region-specific things like AF Switching, TA etc.
• Run system level tests with each sample stage at bench level for FM/HD/DAB standards
• Measure RF performance of Radio Tuner HWs at each sample stage and document it
• Automate system level tests for FM/HD/DAB with python scripting and other means to make testing more efficient
• Execute use case validations for every SW release cycle with multiple vehicle platforms
• Conduct field tests in various region of the world and analyzing the data for verification of the HWs
• Triage and fix field related bugs using JIRA system
• Prepare and collage data for senior management to review about the progress of the project

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Some understanding of different Radio standards like FM/HD and DAB
• Ability to hear digital audio artifact during field tests
• Highly detail oriented and well organized
• Excellent documentation skills to produce clear test documentation and reports
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate cross functionally to drive completion of tasks
• Willingness to learn and use the best available software tools and infrastructure
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX command line utilities, bash scripting, and Python
• Experience in working with oscilloscope, RF Generators, ETI players, and RF Recorder

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$108,000 - $240,000/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.