Tesla · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Hardware in Loop, High Voltage Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Hardware in the Loop Software Engineer for their High Voltage Systems team. The role involves designing and implementing tools and methods for validating component firmware using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop frameworks to enhance the performance and safety of Tesla's battery management systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, specify, and implement infrastructure of a sophisticated simulation and validation system for vehicle high voltage systems
Design a hardware-in-the-loop testing (HIL) framework capable of testing the firmware (written in C++, some C) and model (written in MATLAB)
Develop and integrate within continuous integration systems
Understand and deconstruct complicated software systems and devise strategies to test these systems
Design and develop the data transfer protocol/software to be used in both the hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing system
Result logging and analysis
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
2+ years creating and developing automated simulation/testing frameworks
Relevant experience working with hardware systems, including schematic capture, architecture or testing
Strong C++/C and a proficiency in a common scripting language like Python with excellent software design and architecture skills
Knowledge of source control (Git), continuous integration (Jenkins), and Linux experience
Understanding of embedded systems concepts (CAN, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP)
Experience with electronic systems, circuits, reading schematics, and interpreting layouts
Strong intuition for, and interest in, designing systems for testability and scalability
Preferred
Experience with low-power or high-power battery and charging systems
Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation systems
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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