November 19, 2024

Systems Integration Engineer, Thermal Systems

Mid • On-site

$120,000 - $252,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Thermal Systems Software team is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer who will be at the center of new development of vehicle thermal systems on all Tesla Vehicles. They will be responsible for ensuring software development, integration, and validation for new vehicle features are designed, implemented, and tested to achieve Tesla’s standards for safety and customer experience. 

Tesla Thermal Systems manage the temperature of critical powertrain systems like the battery, drive units and charger. Tesla has developed sophisticated industry leading thermal management systems for our vehicles and this role will focus on heating and cooling of the powertrain and vehicle cabin to deliver peak performance and efficiency. The Thermal System Integration Engineer will lead initiatives to make the system more robust and fault tolerant, introduce new hardware pedigrees, enable new features, increase performance, and refine the overall system. Integration engineers are expected to get into the thermal systems by reviewing and developing source code, root causing issues, proposing solutions to complex problems, and testing prototype software implementation in-vehicle. 

What You’ll Do
  • Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions 
  • Break down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla’s software release schedule 
  • Utilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirements 
  • Develop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releases 
  • Work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, software development and software validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware – both in manufacturing and for customer use – so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platforms 
  • Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutions 
  • Work with manufacturing and service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly (can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues)  
  • Collaborate with validation teams to design tests, identify areas of concern, and rectify any bugs 
  • Lead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehicles 
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallel 
  • Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices 
  • Proven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team’s efficiency through automation 
  • Experience with C/C++ 
  • Ability to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged events 
  • Understanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug them 
  • Experience with Python is preferred 
  • Experience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is preferred  
  • Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is preferred  
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along 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 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 - $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.