What to Expect
The Low Voltage Hardware team at Tesla designs circuit boards which control hundreds of devices (motors, actuators, sensors, LEDs, etc) across all electrical systems (steering, seats, doors, HVAC, safety, chassis, lighting, etc) in Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi vehicles.
What You'll Do-
Start-to-finish hardware ownership: Specification, architecture, design, simulation, schematic, layout supervision, manufacturing, bringup, and validation of circuit boards.
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Collaborate with PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, program management, and validation teams
- Thoroughly document design requirements, calculations, validation results, etc
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Rapidly iterate as design requirements and product features mature over time
Required skills:
- Circuit board design (Altium preferred)
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Strong understanding of analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, component selection, power dissipation, etc)
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Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first-principles
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc)
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Exceptional organization and English communication skills (both written and verbal)
Additional preferred skills:
- Experience shipping high-volume circuit boards
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Basic programming ability (Python preferred)
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Knowledge of automotive design requirements
- Design for autonomous vehicles (fail-safe redundancy)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
