What to Expect
As a Powertrain Controls Engineer you get to work on algorithms that ensure the seamless torque delivery to each Tesla vehicle! You will design, implement, and calibrate features that deliver this industry leading driving experience fundamental to the Tesla DNA. This includes features like the Plaid acceleration mode, Self-Driving, One-Pedal Driving, Regen-Backfill, Off-road Driving modes, as well as many under the hood algorithms to do torque distribution, regenerative braking, cruise control, back-lash management, and drive-line damping.
What You’ll Do
Develop control-oriented models of the powertrain, and use them to develop, implement, and refine control strategies
Work with Firmware and Integration engineers to implement, test, and debug these algorithms
Calibrate powertrain performance attributes like pedal response, drive-ability, torque split, etc. to deliver the best customer experience in terms of responsiveness, range, NVH, etc.
Improve our tools and processes used to calibrate algorithms for future powertrains 
Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements for next generation powertrains
Advance the state-of-the-art in Powertrain Control systems

What You’ll Bring
Excellent background in linear systems analysis, state-estimation, and first principles design and analysis of control systems
Excellent proficiency with creating controls-oriented dynamic system models of electro-mechanical systems
Understanding and intuition for the physics of basic electric propulsion, motion control systems, and batteries
Demonstrated ability to ground-up design, analyze, and implement control systems in real-world applications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
Experience with vehicle longitudinal performance characteristics, preferred
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

PALO ALTO, California

Full time