Tesla · 5 months ago
Systems Integration Engineer, Body Controls, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer focused on innovation and sustainability. The Body Controls Integration team is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design and development of mechatronic systems that enhance user interaction with Tesla vehicles, including autonomous features and performance specifications.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead complete system integration from concept through SOP across multiple vehicle programs simultaneously
Define system requirements, vehicle behaviors, and performance specifications that are measurable, testable, and manufacturable
Drive architectural decisions for new body controls systems, evaluating communication protocols, control strategies, and hardware-software partitioning
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical hardware teams to define interfaces, instrumentation points, and validation strategies early in the design cycle
Lead calibration and tuning efforts for electromechanical systems to meet performance, NVH, and user experience targets
Bridge firmware development and component validation teams, ensuring testability is designed in from the start
Define manufacturing self-tests, factory line interactions, and service diagnostics that balance coverage with production constraints
Manage stakeholder alignment across firmware, hardware, reliability, homologation, service, manufacturing, and product security teams
Drive readiness reviews, sign-off processes, and post-launch monitoring for production releases
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in both hardware and software fundamentals with ability to bridge electrical schematics and firmware architecture
Experience with embedded communication protocols and ability to make protocol selection decisions based on system requirements
Understanding of motor control, sensing systems, and electromechanical system behavior
Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters) for bring-up and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Embedded C to review firmware and collaborate effectively with developers on implementation details
Experience defining requirements from high-level vehicle behaviors and making them measurable and testable
Ability to design simple automation tools, test scripts, or parsers to improve bring-up and validation efficiency
Bias toward incremental progress, systematic problem-solving, and explicit risk-based decision making
Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Experience with safety-critical systems, functional safety concepts, or automotive validation processes
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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