What to Expect

We are looking for a Chassis Controls In Vehicle Validation Engineer for the Tesla Semi truck. You will be responsible for validating and testing safety critical chassis controls software (Traction Control, Stability Control, Steering, ABS, etc). The role is part test execution but also part test design. You will spend most of your time at proving grounds in prototype vehicles and will be expected to not only execute maneuvers, but also be able to compile and change software and understand hardware change impact on the control systems and vehicle attributes. 

You will be part of a dynamic team that continuously works on innovative technologies. You will work directly with software, controls, and vehicle dynamics engineers to understand requirements, our attribute philosophy, and software/hardware changes to provide subjective and objective feedback and document results. You will directly contribute to safety critical software and vehicle attributes, redefining the industry in what driving a semi-truck should feel like. 

The role will require dynamic and at limit in-vehicle driving as well as extensive travel to proving grounds around the world (30% travel). 

What You’ll Do
Execute in vehicle test cases 
Create test cases and procedures 
Document objective and subjective vehicle behavior feedback 
Develop software understanding to efficiently translate changes to test requirements 
Collaborate with engineers on software and hardware changes, solutions, and requirements 
Seasonal travel to proving grounds around the world (30%) 
Coordinate with truck logistics and proving ground logistics, ensuring we have the right parts at the right location, at the right time 
Be proficient in software development workflows – able to compile software, change parameters, investigate issues on your own 
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience  
Experience with vehicle testing, racing and/or at limit driving  
Prior experience with in vehicle testing in semitrucks preferred  
Excellent written communication skills 
Ability to work against high-level goals without day-to-day oversight 
Software scripting experience (Python or similar) preferred  
Proving Ground certification preferred  
CAN tools, data logging and/or electronic diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope or others) experience preferred

East Liberty, Ohio

Full time