Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware, Optimus

3 weeks ago


Palo Alto, United States Tesla Full time

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware, OptimusJoin to apply for the Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware, Optimus role at TeslaSr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware, OptimusJoin to apply for the Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware, Optimus role at TeslaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.What To ExpectThe Low Voltage Hardware team designs the electrical “nervous system” of Tesla products. Our circuit boards control hundreds of devices (motors, sensors, LEDs, etc) across all electrical systems (seats, doors, HVAC, powertrain, safety, chassis, lighting, etc) in Tesla vehicles & robots.What You'll DoStart-to-finish hardware ownership: Specification, architecture, design, simulation, schematic, layout supervision, manufacturing, bringup, and validation of circuit boardsCollaborate with PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, program management, and validation teamsThoroughly document design requirements, calculations, validation results, etc.Rapidly iterate as design requirements and product features mature over timeWhat You'll BringCircuit board design (Altium preferred)Strong understanding of analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, component selection, power dissipation, etc.)Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first-principlesProficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc.)Experience shipping high-volume circuit boardsBasic programming ability (Python preferred)Knowledge of automotive design requirementsDesign for autonomous vehicles (fail-safe redundancy)Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$100,160 - $225,840/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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