What to Expect

The Test Systems Engineering Team is an agile hardware testing group working across both Vehicle and Energy programs. The team provides turnkey test solutions, collaborating with various groups from research and development through to manufacturing test. The team leverages Tesla’s own products and technologies to create innovative test solutions that expedite R&D and validation cycle times, reducing both cost and complexity. These solutions include motor, powertrain, and all-wheel drive 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. 

The Test Systems Engineering Software Integration team is seeking an engineer to develop and execute test cases, bring up and maintain Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testers, and validate new features and functions for our Dyno Platform. In this role, you will apply software skills to integrate hardware and software by working cross-functionally with internal and external teams. You will have the opportunity to work on various parts of the system and wear multiple hats, from designing system architecture to test automation and debugging/commissioning systems in the field. 

What You’ll Do
Research, develop, create, and execute feature requests or effective solutions end-to-end (hardware/software)
Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and software/firmware during system bring-up, performance, and safety tests
Develop and validate Python code and embedded firmware in C, C++
Lead software/system integration efforts for all test platforms
Lead development/integration efforts for our in-house and off-the-shelf bi-directional power supplies
Serve as a technical consultant for feature requests from cross-functional teams
Contribute to our internal software tool repositories
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of high voltage power electronic systems, electric motors, and low voltage systems (dynamometers experience is a plus)
Strong knowledge of test automation and data analysis in Python
Familiarity with embedded systems/firmware in C/C++
Motivation to work hands-on in solving problems efficiently to meet tight deadlines
Experience with a multitude of laboratory test equipment, including sensors, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and other instrumentation
Familiarity with communication interfaces such as CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Modbus, SCPI, Automotive Ethernet, EtherCAT, etc

Sunnyvale, California

Full time