Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware
Job Category AI & Robotics
Location Palo Alto, California
Req. ID 239998
Job Type Full-time


What to Expect
The Low Voltage Hardware team designs the electrical “nervous system” of Tesla products. Our circuit boards control hundreds of devices (motors, sensors, LEDs, etc) across all electrical systems (seats, doors, HVAC, powertrain, safety, chassis, lighting, etc) in Tesla vehicles & robots.
What You’ll Do
Start-to-finish hardware ownership: Specification, architecture, design, simulation, schematic, layout supervision, manufacturing, bringup, and validation of circuit boards
Collaborate with PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, program management, and validation teams
Thoroughly document design requirements, calculations, validation results, etc.  
Rapidly iterate as design requirements and product features mature over time


What You’ll Bring
Circuit board design (Altium preferred)
Strong understanding of analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, component selection, power dissipation, etc.)
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first-principles
Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc.)
Experience shipping high-volume circuit boards
Basic programming ability (Python preferred)
Knowledge of automotive design requirements
Design for autonomous vehicles (fail-safe redundancy)
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience


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
$100,160 - $273,480/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.


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