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Sr. Electrical Test Engineer, Autopilot Hardware

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
What to Expect

Tesla's keystone FSD feature is enabled by our bleeding edge silicon and system products that convert purevisioninput into a functional decision matrix.As a Seniorengineerat the Compute HW Validation team, you willbe responsible forvalidatingthe performance, stability, and reliability of theseAutopilot and Infotainmentsystems used inTesla's vehicles.You willbring multi-disciplinary insight to guideHW, SW and FWfeature development, leading tosaferandmorescalable featurestoour customers.


What You'll Do
  • Own and develop detailed life cycle validation plans forTesla's Autopilot HW product line up, starting from systembringup to aging simulations
  • Lead a team of junior engineers and technicians in solvingcomplexproblemssets anddeliver findings to Exec level visibility
  • Develop test programs to stress and measure KPIs relating to system power and performance, study stability over the lifetime ofelectronicsproducts
  • Work together with Design engineers, reliability scientists, material scientists, quality, and service toidentifyfailure modes, generate design validation and reliability test plans toisolatethese effects
  • Perform component-level, system-level validation and reliability tests, simulating both realistic and accelerated use cases, to authenticate product viability leading to mass production
  • Identifyand execute experiments targetingnew technologiesfor critical failuresimpactingnovel use cases

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Python, C/C , and Linux
  • 5 years experienceworking with complex electronics systems in the consumer or computer industry in a system integration or validation capacity
  • Working knowledgein some or all ofthe typicalEE domains such asPCIe,Post Silicon, Power, thermals, HWoptimizationetc.
  • Experience solving hardware optimization problems balancing power, thermals, perf and reliability parameters
  • Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals, and experience with standard lab equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, o-scopes,DMMsetc.)
  • Comfort with managing competing priorities, complextimelinesand resource limitations

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
    $80,000 - $174,000/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 : $80,000 - $174,000

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