To ensure Tesla's overall mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels. Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer who is passionate about integration of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world's transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and firmware integration of next generation Tesla superchargers and industrial energy storage
• Hands-on testing, debugging and troubleshooting on product hardware and software
• Designing and implementing next generation automated test sequence to fully capture BESS system with grid interaction behavior
• Lead and own test plan definition for new firmware and software feature with continuous feedback for new hardware revisions
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware during system bring up, utility performance, and grid contingency test
• Key leader of FMEA as part of the product design, integration, and test process

Requirements

• Degree in engineering related field or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with electrical and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex product
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
• Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of hardware and software development processes
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability
• Working understanding of how grid-tied storage systems function and interact with the grid
• Preferred: AC connected power electronics control design/test background and systems integration experience
• Preferred: Fluent with the embedded microprocessor design process: compilers, debuggers, and Git
• Preferred: Experience with renewable energy products and/or electricity distribution systems

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

$133,440 - $292,800/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.