Tesla
Systems Integration Engineer, Thermal Systems
Tesla, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
The Thermal Systems Software team is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer who will be at the center of new development of vehicle thermal systems on all Tesla Vehicles. They will be responsible for ensuring software development, integration, and validation for new vehicle features are designed, implemented, and tested to achieve Tesla's standards for safety and customer experience.Tesla Thermal Systems manage the temperature of critical powertrain systems like the battery, drive units and charger. Tesla has developed sophisticated industry leading thermal management systems for our vehicles and this role will focus on heating and cooling of the powertrain and vehicle cabin to deliver peak performance and efficiency. The Thermal System Integration Engineer will lead initiatives to make the system more robust and fault tolerant, introduce new hardware pedigrees, enable new features, increase performance, and refine the overall system. Integration engineers are expected to get into the thermal systems by reviewing and developing source code, root causing issues, proposing solutions to complex problems, and testing prototype software implementation in-vehicle.
Responsibilities
Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functionsBreak down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla's software release scheduleUtilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirementsDevelop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releasesWork cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, software development and software validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware - both in manufacturing and for customer use - so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platformsDig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutionsWork with manufacturing and service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly (can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues)Collaborate with validation teams to design tests, identify areas of concern, and rectify any bugsLead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehiclesRequirements
Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experienceExceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallelHands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devicesProven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automationExperience with C/C++Ability to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged eventsUnderstanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug themExperience with Python is preferredExperience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is preferredExperience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is preferredCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.
Responsibilities
Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functionsBreak down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla's software release scheduleUtilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirementsDevelop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releasesWork cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, software development and software validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware - both in manufacturing and for customer use - so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platformsDig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutionsWork with manufacturing and service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly (can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues)Collaborate with validation teams to design tests, identify areas of concern, and rectify any bugsLead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehiclesRequirements
Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experienceExceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallelHands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devicesProven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automationExperience with C/C++Ability to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged eventsUnderstanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug themExperience with Python is preferredExperience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is preferredExperience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is preferredCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.