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GNSS RF Systems Engineer, Sensing Software

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
What to Expect

The Tesla Sensing Team is looking for a Systems Engineering leadwithspecificexpertisein RF GNSS based navigation systems. The candidate willbe responsible forcreating performance and quality metricsrelated to GNSS receiverperformance andapplyingthese metrics toa fleet of vehicles and robotsworldwide.The candidate willbe responsiblefordeveloping requirements for future GNSS systems based on cross-functional alignmentandforvalidatingthat theperformance requirementsare met or exceededfor future systems.


The candidate should have a strong background indevelopingor integratingpracticalGNSS systems along with a deeptheoreticalunderstanding ofGNSSand navigation systems as a whole. A successful candidate should have a strong background in using and developing Pythoncodebases, with anemphasisondeveloping and using data analysisand collectiontools.


An integralportionof this role is to supportand leaddebugging efforts related to GNSS systems. The candidate must be willing toextract useful information from log files,telemetryservices, andauxiliarysourcesof datatoidentifyand help fixcomplex failure modes.Proficiencyin reading, writing, and understanding modern C code is apreferredqualificationtoassistin this debugging.


The candidate willbe responsible formanaging the relationship with 3rdparty suppliers related to GNSS specific hardware and software.Additionally, the candidate willbe responsible fordriving internal line trialsand testsof new components orarchitecturetovalidatethe performance of the GNSS system.


What You'll Do
  • Develop and implement performance metrics for GNSS receiversrelativeto autonomous vehicles and robots

  • Lead cross-functional activities tocapturefuture systemperformancerequirementsforGNSS systems

  • Lead debugging and triage efforts toidentifyand fix problems as discovered in the field

  • Work with the Global Supply Chain team to handle supply chain disruptions, replacement parts, or multiple sourcerequirements

  • Define and drive the validation of GNSS on newly introduced platforms. Ensure quality of performance before release to customers

  • Interface with 3rdparty vendors and suppliers. Drive the suppliers tomeet Tesla's performance and timeline targets


What You'll Bring
  • 2-3 yearsof experience specificallyworking withGNSS (satellite navigation systems)systems

  • Strong RF systems knowledge as it pertains to GNSS antennas,receiversand overall link design requirements tooptimizethe overall end-to-end performance

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, orarelated fieldor equivalent experience

  • 2 years ofdevelopmentexperience in Python for scientific/mathematical problem solving as well as testing and data analysis

  • Excellent written and communications skills


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
    $111,200 - $246,720/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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $111,200 - $246,720

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