Embedded Firmware Engineer, Reliability & Test

About the role

Embedded Firmware Engineer, Reliability & Test | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 256903 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you will support Closure engineering efforts to identify and characterize failure modes at component level and vehicle level. Your role will be to implement firmware that supports closure prototyping, early-stage buck retrofits, and integrated vehicle level testing.

What You'll Do

• Guided by firmware change requests from reliability and test engineering, work collaboratively with respective mechanical and firmware development teams, to support various stages of closure support
• Modify existing vehicle firmware to widen protective limits preventing abuse testing, eliminate dependencies on endpoints that may not be present in test applications, and implement on-demand adjustments as necessary
• Interpret firmware requests and independently identify, locate, and make necessary modifications. Work with requesters on verification and iterative improvements
• Working with mechanical design engineering on proof-of-concept changes, assist the firmware implementation on small to large scale evaluation, and eventually cut into production
• Deliver functional C code in a real-time embedded environment with expediency
• Hands-on mechatronic system debugging in a test environment

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
• Familiar with revision control with Git
• Capable of reading and interpreting PCBA schematics for developing and troubleshooting firmware.
• Proficiency in C programming in embedded, RTOS system. Familiarity with MISRA C a plus
• Good fundamentals in physics. Knowledge in mechanical engineering a plus. Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts across design, firmware and manufacturing counterparts
• Knowledge in electronic/firmware control of various motor types, including linear / rotary actuators, brushless DC motors, etc.
• Knowledge of inverter firmware, voltage / current control, feedback system a plus

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$104,000 - $222,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.