Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Test Systems Engineering

Description:
The Test Systems Engineering team is an agile hardware testing group working across both Vehicle and Energy programs to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The team provides turnkey test solutions, collaborating with various groups from research and development to manufacturing test. Leveraging Tesla’s own products and technologies, we 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, empowering engineers to push the boundaries of electric vehicle and energy innovation.

Responsibilities:
Drive end-to-end delivery of new test-system capabilities: from control algorithm design and real-time implementation to production
Develop and tune high-performance embedded C/C++ firmware for power-electronics and real-time control systems (Stationary Inverters, DCDC Converters)
Build and evolve our core Python/Rust test-platform stack—delivering scalable, high-reliability automation, data-acquisition, and orchestration tools
Lead software and firmware integration for test platforms, including in-house and off-the-shelf bidirectional power supplies, ensuring efficiency and reliability
Tune, characterize, and validate power electronics and power supply systems, resolving issues during system bring-up, performance, and safety testing
Serve as a technical consultant for cross-functional teams, shaping feature development and system architecture decisions

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of high voltage power electronic systems (Stationary/Traction Inverters, DCDC Converters), electric motors, and low voltage systems
Strong knowledge of control theory and algorithm implementation
Strong knowledge of test automation and data analysis in Python
Familiarity with embedded systems/firmware in C/C++/Rust
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

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$100,000 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.