Engineering Technician, Firmware System Validation

About the role

Engineering Technician, Firmware System Validation | Tesla (Vehicle Software)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 272299 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla vehicles rely on complex firmware that must perform reliably under real-world conditions before every release. The Firmware SysVal team makes this possible by building automated test systems, integrating hardware, instrumenting vehicles, and maintaining bench setups for continuous validation. As an Engineering Technician, you'll build, maintain & operate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure for our cars, surfacing issues early to strengthen reliability as our systems advance toward higher levels of autonomy.

What You'll Do

• Build & maintain CAN bus breakout harnesses, fault injection systems, relay boxes, and test instrumentation for vehicle and bench setups
• Support construction of high-voltage hardware-in-loop system test bucks for power conversion, thermals and pneumatics
• Wire and configure power supplies, voltage/current sensing equipment, and automation rack hardware
• Drive HIL-tester reliability improvements through implementing best-pratices for HV tester construction
• Document harness builds, wiring modifications, and track work progress in Jira

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems, test equipment integration, or related field
• Strong hands-on skills with wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with CAN bus systems and automotive communication protocols
• Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical issues
• Valid driver's license required
• ASE certifications (A6, xEV, and G1), an Associate's Degree, or technical certification in Electronics or Automotive Technology is a plus
• Experience with vehicle instrumentation & data acquisition systems, CAN bus analyzer (CANape, PCAN, Vector), test automation hardware (relays, programmable power supplies), Solidworks or similar 3D modeling systems, and high-voltage safety procedures is 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$24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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.