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System Validation Engineer, Residential Grid Compliance

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is seeking a System Validation Engineer to support the validation of residential energy storage systems and vehicle-to-everything technology. The role involves ensuring grid compliance and stability through advanced testing and firmware validation, while contributing to the development of innovative energy solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with understanding of power electronics and control systems
  • 5+ years of experience in grid-connected power electronics compliance testing, hardware/firmware integration, or power systems validation
  • Familiarity with grid compliance standards (e.g., IEEE, UL, EN) and regional grid codes
  • Proficiency with specialized test equipment: power analyzers, grid simulators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools
  • Preferred: Programming familiarity in Python for test automation
  • Preferred: International grid compliance experience (Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level firmware validation for residential energy storage systems, solar PV, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across multiple grid standards and markets
  • Design, build, and maintain advanced test setups and infrastructure to enable system-level firmware validation
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate grid support functions, performance, safety, and interoperability requirements
  • Perform firmware integration testing of grid support functions and identify firmware defects early in the development cycle
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites to enable continuous regression testing

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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