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Tesla • Palo Alto, California, United States
Role & seniority: Validation Engineer (mid to senior level) on the High Voltage Systems team
Stack/tools: Python and scripting; Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL); CI/CD pipelines; data pipelines and analysis; pytest or equivalent; static code analysis; experience with high voltage electrical systems
Develop validation plans and automation tooling to accelerate development and improve quality
Write SIL/HIL tests and integrate validation with firmware efforts; participate in spec reviews
Design and implement data pipelines and analysis tools for test results from CI/CD; integrate static code analysis into code reviews
Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong Python and scripting skills
Experience with high voltage electrical systems and creating validation plans for technical safety
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, data pipelines/analysis, and pytest (or equivalent)
Experience with SIL/HIL testing environments; hardware familiarity beyond HV systems
Experience integrating static code analysis into development workflow
Additional domain knowledge in automotive/vehicle validation and safety standards
Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time role with benefits as a Tesla employee
What To Expect As a Validation Engineer on the High Voltage Systems team, you will have the opportunity to develop validation plans and automation tooling to help accelerate the development and improve the quality of Tesla's vehicles. Through the lens of validation, you will have the opportunity to assist in the bring-up of new products and features, working closely with firmware developers to ensure the quality of Tesla products. Join a dedicated and highly skilled team of engineers and you will have opportunity to work on cutting-edge and impactful technology.
What You'll Do
Work with integration, system validation and firmware engineers to create technical safety test plans Use critical reasoning to write Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests Design and implement data pipelines and analysis tools for test results from CI/CD pipelines Integrate static code analysis into the teams code review process to improve code quality Participate in spec reviews to help shape Tesla's newest products and features
What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience Strong Python and scripting skills Experience with high voltage electrical systems Experience creating validation plans for technical safety Experience working with CI/CD pipelines Experience with data pipelines and data analysis Experience with pytest or an equivalent testing framework
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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
$113,424 - $248,880/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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