Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Battery Electronics

What to Expect

Tesla's Battery Electronics team is hiring experienced Electrical Design Engineers to lead the design of high-voltage battery management PCBAs for our newest vehicles, including the Robotaxi and next-generation mass market platforms, Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck, as well as our established 3Y lineup, Optimus, residential and industrial energy storage solutions.

We are seeking exceptional hands-on Engineers with strong electrical engineering fundamentals, who thrive in a fast-paced environment, relish tackling hard engineering challenges, and are passionate about playing a pivotal role in advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

In this role, they will lead end-to-end PCBA design, encompassing initial concept development, design requirements, schematics and layout, design validation, and scaling for mass production. Collaborating closely with Mechanical Design, Firmware Engineering, Test, and Manufacturing teams, you will optimize your designs for best-in-class performance and reliability while also focusing on minimizing parts count and reducing BOM costs.

What You'll Do

• Design, prototype, build, and test high-voltage battery management electronics for Tesla vehicles and energy products
• Develop highly automated design validation setups and software to ensure comprehensive test coverage and reduced validation time
• Launch your designs to mass production
• Work with top automotive IC manufacturers to co-develop and integrate new technologies into next-generation Tesla Battery Management Systems (BMS)

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of hands-on industry experience in analog and digital circuit design
• Strong analytical, circuit analysis and simulation skills
• Superb failure analysis and PCBA troubleshooting skills
• Solid knowledge of Python for test automation and data analysis
• Experience in one or more areas including battery management systems, power electronics, microcontrollers and high-speed digital interfaces
• Experience designing RF circuits, antennas, and familiarity with common wireless communication protocols
• Experience using Altium Designer and LTSpice
• Experience using mechanical CAD tools (Fusion360, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks), fast prototyping and 3D printing

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

$120,000 - $228,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.