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Sr. System Validation Engineer, Residential Energy
Accepting applicationsTesla · Palo Alto, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior PythonSicaiasicate
Posted
28 May
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
What To Expect
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 seeking a highly skilled System Validation Engineer to lead firmware / software validation efforts for our residential energy products. You will be responsible for developing test plans, building advanced test infrastructure, and ensuring our products are fully validated for all markets in a timely manner.
We emphasize collaboration in our work and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
What You'll Do
Lead system-level firmware validation for residential energy storage systems, solar PV, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across multiple markets
Design, build, and maintain advanced test setups and infrastructure to enable system-level firmware validation
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate grid support functions, performance, safety, and interoperability requirements
Perform firmware integration testing of grid support functions and identify firmware defects early in the development cycle
Develop and maintain automated test suites to enable continuous regression testing
What You'll Bring
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with understanding of power electronics and control systems
5+ years of experience in grid-connected power electronics testing, hardware/firmware integration, or power systems validation
Proficiency with specialized test equipment: power analyzers, grid simulators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools
Preferred: Programming familiarity in Python for test automation
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$140,000 - $252,000/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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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 seeking a highly skilled System Validation Engineer to lead firmware / software validation efforts for our residential energy products. You will be responsible for developing test plans, building advanced test infrastructure, and ensuring our products are fully validated for all markets in a timely manner.
We emphasize collaboration in our work and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
What You'll Do
Lead system-level firmware validation for residential energy storage systems, solar PV, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across multiple markets
Design, build, and maintain advanced test setups and infrastructure to enable system-level firmware validation
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate grid support functions, performance, safety, and interoperability requirements
Perform firmware integration testing of grid support functions and identify firmware defects early in the development cycle
Develop and maintain automated test suites to enable continuous regression testing
What You'll Bring
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with understanding of power electronics and control systems
5+ years of experience in grid-connected power electronics testing, hardware/firmware integration, or power systems validation
Proficiency with specialized test equipment: power analyzers, grid simulators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools
Preferred: Programming familiarity in Python for test automation
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$140,000 - $252,000/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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