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Robotics Test Engineer, Integration, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
What to Expect
Tesla Robotics Integration is looking for a Test Engineer who willbe responsible fordesigning and developing test hardware, software, and technical processes. This role works in cross-functional environments with electronics design, firmware, integration, and manufacturing teams to build sophisticated, automated testers that support high-volume electronics manufacturing.

What You'll Do
  • Own and lead test system software and hardware design, and drive implementation of product testing on Tesla products and engineering builds
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across EE, Firmware, and Integration early in the product development lifecycle to influence Design for Test (DFT) requirements and testing features
  • Conduct failure and data analysis to provide actionable feedback to electronics design, firmware/software integration, and manufacturing teams for product and process improvements
  • Design, develop, andmaintaintest fixtures; collect data with hardware in the loop
  • Develop automation tools andmaintainCI/CD pipelines for regression testing and rapid test prototyping on new hardware
  • Document system test plans and communicate findings to leadership, peers, and cross-functional partners

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Solid understanding of analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures and design
  • Proficiencywith Unix/Linux command-line tools and environments
  • Hands-on experience with Python, Golang, or Rust/C
  • Ability to read complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts and design clear, relevant software tests
  • Solid understanding of HW/SW architecture and interoperability of a sophisticated system; fundamental EE knowledgerequired
  • Experience with schematic and PCB layout design in Altium, Allegro, or similar CAD tool is a plus preferred
  • Hands-on knowledge in tester design and qualification, troubleshooting, limit setting, and process buy-offs preferred
  • Proficiencyin statistical analysis and relevant data analysis tools preferred
  • Curiosity and ability to learn new software and AI capabilities and apply them to improve factory test processes preferred

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:

  • 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
    $108,000 - $240,000/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.


    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 : $108,000 - $240,000

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