Robotics Electrical Systems Engineer, Optimus
- Pay
- $124,000 – $324,000 per year
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
- Robotics Electrical Systems Engineer, Optimus | Tesla (Tesla SI)
- Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 275623 | Job Type: Full-time
- What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an on-site Robotics Electrical Systems Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. This engineer will act as the subsystem expert during design, bring-up and ramp for multiple low voltage systems, power electronics, and subsequent sensing solution. This engineer is responsible for challenging existing designs and using a first principles' approach to innovating and accelerating novel architecture and design.
What You'll Do
- Define system and component level requirements through first principles analysis and hardware/model-based testing
- Prototype and characterize components and full systems to ensure target metrics are met
- Design and develop early system prototypes to de-risk new technologies
- Understand and highlight n-th order impacts of electrical, software, or process changes
- Triage and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment
- Be responsible for overall functional and performance readiness of a system and its features during the full product life cycle
- Analyze the failure modes and complete full DFMEAs/HARAs to ensure a safe subsystem design
What You'll Bring
- Degree in engineering or related field or, equivalent experience
- Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
- Hands-on technical experience debugging complex subsystems involving network microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
- Ability to read and interpret C/C++ or similar embedded systems languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis
- Proficient in data visualization
- Experience in failure modes analysis, HARA and FTA
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$124,000 - $324,000/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.
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Robotics Electrical Systems Engineer, Optimus posting at Tesla states compensation of $124,000 – $324,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Tesla's official career site.
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