Full Time
Posted 13 days ago
Electrical Systems Test Engineer, R&D Test Systems Tesla
Location Sunnyvale, California, United States
Vacancies: 1
Posted: 11-04-2025
Experience: 2 to 5
Skills: hardware design and testing experience in power electronics, low-power analog, and digital circuits, Experience with PCB layout, signal integrity, noise, and EMI considerations
Description: What to Expect
As an Electrical Systems Test Engineer on the Test Systems Engineering Team at Tesla, you'll play a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our R&D Test Systems Engineering team is responsible for designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions that drive product development cycles forward. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that span across vehicle and energy programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of what's possible.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and integrate end-to-end electrical hardware test solutions that drive product innovation
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software design teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance
Analyze data, generate reports, and communicate results to engineering teams, informing design releases and improvements
Investigate equipment failures, document findings, and drive test system improvements
Develop validation test plans, procedures, and reports, working closely with hardware and software design teams
Lead validation testing and system integration of new upgrades and solutions, creating electrical schematics, BOMs, harness drawings, and system diagrams as needed
Perform component, board, and system-level electrical, functional, and characterization measurements
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience
Hands-on hardware design and testing experience in power electronics, low-power analog, and digital circuits
Experience with PCB layout, signal integrity, noise, and EMI considerations (Altium experience required)
Familiarity with modeling and circuit simulation tools, such as MATLAB-Simulink and LTspice
Experience with embedded programming, digital communication protocols, and laboratory test equipment
Strong knowledge of dynos, motors, power systems, and switchgear components
Understanding of electrical safety requirements, including NEC, international installation codes, UL, and CE
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