Tesla · 3 months ago
Energy Network Applications Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Network Applications Engineer to join their Energy Applications Engineering team. The role involves developing, testing, and validating networking features for battery energy storage systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable network solutions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Engage with customers and internal stakeholders and write technical product requirement documents, acceptance criteria, and test plans for new network features and applications to improve Tesla Energy’s product offerings
Establish and document clear requirements and development plans for features spanning cross-functional teams. Report on progress to leadership and other stakeholders
Develop internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and adjacent teams about new functionalities and compliance requirements
Respond to escalations related to networking issues and provide technical support both internally and externally with customers throughout the sales and deployment of Tesla products into new and complex applications
Manage and assess reliability of networking solutions by performing failure mode analysis and network modeling. Lead the development of risk management strategies across a cross-functional team
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in networking, preferably in industrial or energy systems, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated application of analysis, design, and testing to solve complex engineering problems. Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Hands-on experience with network solutions including switches, routers, firewalls, transceivers, media converters, and other communications systems in energy projects
Experience with network software development processes in cross-functional environments, including familiarity with virtualization platforms and a proven ability to automate prototyping and validation tests with programming languages like Python, C, C++, Rust, or Go
Strong understanding of network architecture in large industrial control systems, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols (mainly layer 2 and layer 3), network traffic analysis, diagnostics, network redundancy protocols (REP, MRP, HSR, PRP, etc.), and time sync protocols (NTP, PTP, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, MQTT, and OPC UA is a plus
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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