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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Validation Platforms

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/2/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate Entry-Level
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

This role involves working within a validation infrastructure team to design electrical engineering solutions for hardware-in-the-loop platforms. The engineer will translate high-level validation requirements into hardware solutions, support vehicle engineering, and assist in troubleshooting efforts.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with PCBA schematics and datasheets
  • Experience in PCB fabrication and design for manufacturing techniques
  • Familiarity with PCB layout completion and BOM generation
  • Working knowledge of data acquisition, DC circuits, and mixed-signal types
  • Basic literacy in Python and exposure to embedded Linux on ARM architecture

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce electrical schematics for hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure
  • Design, layout, and route custom PCBA for mixed signal validation
  • Provide design support between end users and internal technician teams
  • Assist in PCBA and HIL infrastructure bring-up and debugging
  • Coordinate with engineers to develop high-level requirements for validation technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-organizational teams to improve test infrastructure reliability

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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