Product Compliance Validation Engineer, Energy

About the role

Product Compliance Validation Engineer, Energy | Tesla (Energy Engineering)

Location: Hayward, California | Req ID: 262756 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Regulatory product compliance is a critical business function and a rapidly expanding sector. To support Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Compliance team is focused on expanding global market access and use of Tesla’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Tesla is leveraging world-class expertise in power electronics, vertical integration, firmware, and large-scale deployment, we deliver reliable, scalable BESS solutions for residential, industrial, and utility applications. To fuel this mission, Tesla Energy’s Compliance team seeks a passionate Product Validation Engineer with deep expertise in system integration and validation. You’ll ensure seamless hardware-firmware performance across our BESS portfolio, embodying our core values of rapid iteration, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on innovation to expand sustainable energy worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Develop comprehensive test plans and automation scripts to verify system integration, interoperability, and compliance with standards (e.g., UL, IEC, IEEE)
• Design, execute, and document validation tests ensuring hardware-firmware systems meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and environmental requirements
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot with design/development teams, and recommend and/or implement fixes and design improvements
• Collect/interpret test data using Python, MATLAB, or specialized tools; produce reports on stability, edge cases, and key metrics (e.g., Islanding, Reactive Power, Ride-Through, Power Quality, Efficiency)
• Validate sub-component interactions (e.g., embedded systems, firmware, peripherals) using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and grid/PV/battery simulators
• Ensure BESS adherence to grid interoperability, safety, and performance standards through targeted testing
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and external NRTLs to align test plans, timelines, and resolutions for product launches
• Drive continuous improvement by delivering direct feedback to design owners
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, prototyping, and iteration

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; 3+ years of experience in validation or testing roles
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, electronics, software programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, Rust, Java), and testing methodologies like black-box/white-box testing or regression analysis
• Proficiency with validation tools (e.g., JTAG debuggers, LabVIEW...,) and familiarity with protocols like PCIe, USB, CAN or Ethernet
• Experience with SIL/HIL/Integration testing
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication for documenting findings and presenting to stakeholders
• Balancing thorough testing with tight deadlines; handling complex systems where failures can stem from subtle interactions
• Understanding power systems, power quality, and measurement techniques such as digital and analog logging equipment, sampling rate and measurement accuracy
• Experience working with external regulatory agencies

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$96,000 - $174,000/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.