System Integration Engineer, Residential Energy

What To Expect To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.

Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer who is passionate about hardware and firmware integration and validation to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together. 

What You’ll Do

Perform hardware and firmware integration and validation of residential energy storage/solar/charging systemsLead and own system level firmware validation, new features definition, firmware regression, and firmware releasesDevelop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performanceWork closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are successfully achieved Conduct root cause analysis on findings originating in testing and from the fieldDrive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners Develop and maintain automated firmware tests using Python libraries

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience3+ years of experience in hardware/firmware integration and validationStrong electrical engineering fundamentals Experience with Python, C, C++Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex productMust be comfortable with hands-on lab work (including the use of scopes, CAN tools, soldering irons, etc. as needed to support integration)Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systemsPreferred: Experience with batteries, power electronics, and/or renewable energy productsPreferred: Working understanding of how grid-tied storage systems function and interact with the gridPreferred: Strong understanding of device characteristics, gate driving circuit design, thermal design, magnetics design (inductors, transformers), power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC), modulation schemes, and control theories

Benefits

Compensation and 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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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

$104,000 – $348,000/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.

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