Firmware System Validation Engineer, Low Voltage & Body Controls

Tesla is seeking a Firmware System Validation Engineer to develop automated/manual methods to simulate vehicle, environmental, and user behaviors at system-level to guide future product development and raise the quality of existing firmware releases. Work in a creative automation lab environment with a team dedicated to building software, hardware, and mechanical solutions to automate system-level tests.
The ideal candidate is an expert in Python, system-level troubleshooting, automation tools, hardware debug/design, and firmware development.
Focus areas include Low Voltage Network Management, Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid Battery Management, Functional Safety Concepts, Security and Authentication, and Body Controls (falcon wings, power front doors, other vehicle mechatronics).

Responsibilities

• Design software, hardware, and automation infrastructure to simulate user and vehicle behaviors
• Test features during development and release stages, and provide design inputs
• Investigate fleet/vehicle data, source code, and hardware schematics to identify and root-cause issues at the system level and propose robust solutions
• Collaborate with broad cross-functional teams
• Create detailed and rigorous test specifications based on requirements and system understanding
• Improve safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Tesla products
• Help develop the world's most exciting cars and the shift to sustainable transportation
• Promote and protect Tesla's reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the world's most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience debugging software and hardware in complex systems
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Major interest in solving complex and time critical problems
• Experience with automation (Jenkins, Docker, etc.)
• Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with lead acid batteries, charging, and safety

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

$133,440 - $292,800/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.