Sr. System Integration & Validation Engineer, Network & SCADA Systems

About the role

Sr. System Integration & Validation Engineer, Network & SCADA Systems | Tesla (Energy Engineering)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 283232 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world-leading battery technology to the grid.

Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid-connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer passionate about integration and testing of complex industrial battery storage systems, from technical program management down to hands on troubleshooting.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure firmware and software meet customer, commissioning, service, and engineering needs, while driving the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We prioritize fun, teamwork, and impactful work.

What You'll Do

• Perform hardware, firmware, and software integration for next-generation Tesla industrial energy storage - focused on Site Operation
• Conduct hands-on testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of product hardware, software, and network operations at deployment sites
• Design and implement automated validation sequences to verify network performance, large-scale system operations, and site reliability
• Lead and own test plan definition for new firmware and software features, providing continuous feedback for revisions and ensuring alignment with cross-team needs (e.g., customers, commissioning, service, engineering)
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware, firmware, and site operations during system bring-up, utility performance testing, and grid contingency scenarios
• Serve as a key leader in FMEA processes as part of product design, integration, and testing for 300MW+ industrial energy storage sites, with a focus on networking, security, and SCADA integration

What You'll Bring

• Degree in an engineering-related field, or proof of exceptional skills in related areas, with practical engineering experience, or equivalent experience
• Previous systems integration and testing experience, including technical program management and working closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and site operations teams
• Hands-on experience with networking (preferably in industrial environments), including architectures, configuration of equipment, networking security, and system security protocols
• Strong knowledge of ICS and SCADA protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, along with Power Plant controllers and equipment like RTACs, relays, meters, GPS clocks, and other SCADA systems
• Proficiency in Linux systems and administration, including Docker containers; DevOps experience is a bonus
• Good programming skills, capable of delivering high-quality code in at least one of C, Python, or similar languages
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and resolve issues in complex HW/SW systems at operational sites
• Effective communicator with excellent attention to detail and an understanding of hardware/software development processes
• Preferred: Experience with tools for big data analysis, such as SQL, InfluxDB, Grafana, or Splunk, to support site monitoring and troubleshooting
• Preferred: Familiarity with batteries, power electronics, renewable energy products, electricity distribution systems, or industrial storage deployments, along with comfort working with high-power (50kW+) and/or high-voltage (1kVDC, 480VAC) products in field or site environments

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$120,000 - $396,000/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.