System Integration & Validation Engineer, Charging

Tesla Energy is looking for an Engineer who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and is ready to help us push the boundaries of continuous integration software, firmware, and hardware testing. You will support the system test team by contributing to the design of new hardware and software, as well as owning the execution of manual and automated test sequences associated with core feature functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, regression, system configuration, and security. Integration and Validation will encompass all aspects of performance pertaining to off-board Level 1-3 electric vehicle charging and will offer broad exposure to cutting edge EVSE technology. This role will serve to enable faster and more efficient hardware and software development to quickly deliver new features bug fixes, and products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute automated and manual tests for Tesla Energy Off-Board Charging Products including Supercharger, Wall Connector, Mobile Connector, and emerging products
• Support design/implementation of new products/features through ownership of DFMEAs, communications strategies, system performance, and release management
• Perform system validation of current and next generation Tesla Energy Charging Systems
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware teams during system bring-up, performance, and safety tests
• Support bring-up of next generation mechanical/electrical test setups to replicate real-life field conditions and validate the efficacy of the new automated test equipment
• Work closely with Engineering teams to enumerate/design test cases that represent all customer use cases and edge cases and ensure full end-to-end test coverage on products
• Own delivery of test result documentation and escalation when necessary
• Monitor, identify and escalate issues that arise within the automated test pipeline to ensure prompt resolution and restoration of functionality
• Investigate failures of automated test executions and report out test failure rates

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Python (read/write) and C (read)
• Hands-on experience with software, hardware, or system-level product development
• Engineering lab experience (including the potential use of oscilloscopes, CAN tools, soldering irons, etc. as needed to support testing)
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex systems
• Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, and stand for extended periods of time
• Preferred: System test experience (validation, automation, test plan development, test spec documentation, etc.)
• Preferred: Circuit design experience (Altium, circuit analysis, component selection, etc.)
• Preferred: Software design experience (algorithms, diagnostics, telemetry, etc.)

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.