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Sr. Test Engineer, Vehicle Fleet

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full-time 2/5/2026
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%Total filings 1,102New hires 320
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FY 2025

Job Description

Tesla is looking for a Vehicle Fleet Test Engineer to join their Vehicle Hardware Validation Team. The role involves collaborating with various teams to validate vehicle performance and reliability, conducting real-world tests, and analyzing data to drive improvements.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects (e.g., Formula SAE)
  • Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and hands-on project experience
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously
  • Experience with technical report writing and data processing
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)
  • Experience with data acquisition software (e.g., HBM Somat eDAQ, Dewesoft) is a plus
  • Experience with CAN communication and/or programming is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Work in close collaboration with reliability and engineering program teams on determining the scope of in-territory vehicle validation
  • Conduct vehicle retrofits, shakedowns and instrumentation, as well as vehicle preparation in close collaboration with vehicle technicians
  • Setup vehicle can recording as well as data generated from additional sensors
  • Analyze and process test data and check for data integrity
  • Work in close collaboration with in-house or third-party operators to execute the test in different test locations
  • Conduct vehicle milestone inspections including drive evaluations and investigate test failures
  • Support firmware upgrades/troubleshooting and diagnostics for test vehicles
  • Work in close collaboration with reliability and design teams to triage countermeasures and design changes
  • Write and publish detailed test reports
  • Work in close collaboration with other vehicle test engineers to develop proving ground and lab test procedures for best field correlation

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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