As a Powertrain Controls Engineer at Tesla, you will develop algorithms for seamless torque delivery in vehicles, enhancing the driving experience. Your role involves designing, implementing, and calibrating features such as Plaid acceleration mode and regenerative braking, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance powertrain control systems.

• Excellent background in linear systems analysis, state-estimation, and first principles design and analysis of control systems
• Excellent proficiency with creating controls-oriented dynamic system models of electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding and intuition for the physics of basic electric propulsion, motion control systems, and batteries
• Demonstrated ability to ground-up design, analyze, and implement control systems in real-world applications
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
• Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
• Experience with vehicle longitudinal performance characteristics, preferred
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

• Develop control-oriented models of the powertrain, and use them to develop, implement, and refine control strategies
• Work with Firmware and Integration engineers to implement, test, and debug these algorithms
• Calibrate powertrain performance attributes like pedal response, drive-ability, torque split, etc. to deliver the best customer experience in terms of responsiveness, range, NVH, etc.
• Improve our tools and processes used to calibrate algorithms for future powertrains
• Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements for next generation powertrains
• Advance the state-of-the-art in Powertrain Control systems

• 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.