In Vehicle Test Engineer, Steering, Vehicle Software

Description:
We are seeking a Steering Controls Vehicle Test Engineer to help shape the future of steering technology. You will be responsible for testing and validating safety-critical steering control software across multiple vehicle platforms, including electric power assisted steering and steer-by-wire systems. You will spend most of your time at proving grounds, executing dynamic and at-limit driving maneuvers in prototype vehicles, modifying and flashing steering software, and analyzing how hardware and software changes impact control systems and vehicle attributes.
You will collaborate closely with software, controls, and vehicle dynamics engineers to understand requirements, attribute philosophies, and system changes. Your feedback - both objective measurements and subjective evaluations - will be critical to ensuring steering systems meet safety standards and deliver exceptional driving performance. This position requires approximately 30% travel to proving grounds worldwide and offers the opportunity to influence industry-leading technologies.

Responsibilities:
Execute in-vehicle test cases to validate steering control systems

Provide in-vehicle controllability assessments for prototype steering software

Design and develop new test cases and procedures for electric power assisted steering and steer-by-wire systems

Document both objective measurements and subjective feedback on vehicle behavior

Build a strong understanding of steering software to translate changes into updated test requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional engineers on software and hardware changes, solutions, and requirements

Travel seasonally to global proving grounds (approximately 30%)

Apply proficiency in software development workflows, including compiling software, tuning parameters, and independently investigating issues

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Computer Science, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience

Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, racing, or at-limit driving

Strong written communication skills for clear documentation and reporting

Ability to work independently and deliver results against high-level goals without daily oversight

Proving Ground certification (preferred)

Experience with software scripting (Python or similar)

Familiarity with Vector CAN tools (CANape, CANalyzer), data logging systems, and electronic diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes (preferred)

Experience using Git Version Control (preferred)

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
$73,280 - $253,440/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.