What To Expect
The Test Systems Engineering team is an agile hardware testing group working across both Vehicle, Energy, and Robotic programs to build a world of amazing abundance. The team provides turnkey test solutions, collaborating with various groups from research and development to manufacturing test. Leveraging Tesla's own products and technologies, we create innovative test solutions that expedite R&D and validation cycle times, reducing both cost and complexity. These solutions include motor, actuators, powertrain, and vehicle dynamometers, high-power bidirectional AC and DC sources, grid simulators, data acquisition, and advanced software control systems. This function operates at the heart of Tesla's core technologies, empowering engineers to push the boundaries of electric vehicles and energy innovation.
What You'll Do
Commission and bring up new test systems including motor dynos, powertrain dynos, chassis dynos, and next-generation platforms
Characterize motors, power supplies, and power electronics systems – tuning/testing control loops, running performance sweeps, and validating system behavior
Develop and deliver new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the test platform software
Write test automation scripts and tooling in Python to reduce manual effort and improve reliability across the fleet
Integrate new hardware into existing test systems - including instrumentation, harnesses, power electronics, cooling systems, and mechanical fixtures
Validate software changes on real systems, catch integration issues early, and provide structured feedback to SW teams during rollouts and customer test campaigns
Roll out systemic changes (both HW and SW) across the full fleet of test systems, ensuring consistency and customer assurance
Collaborate directly with EE, ME, SW, and build teams on cross-functional integration, prototyping, and system commissioning
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues at dynos and test stands - capturing the right data and working with the design team to drive solutions
What You'll Bring
Degree in related field or equivalent experience
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains—comfortable working physically at test systems and dynamometers
Experience with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, multimeters, sensors, and other instrumentation
Familiarity with high voltage power electronic systems (inverters, DCDC converters), electric motors, and low voltage control systems
Working knowledge of Python for test automation, scripting, and data analysis (embedded C is a plus)
Familiarity with communication interfaces such as CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Modbus, SCPI, Automotive Ethernet, EtherCAT, etc.
Motivation to work hands-on in solving problems efficiently to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating across EE, ME, SW, and build teams
Experience with system-level integration, commissioning, or field service of complex electromechanical test systems
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:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$100,000 - $216,000/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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