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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

Tesla

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$96,800 - $217,200 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Technical Project Manager will be a key member of Tesla's R&D Test Systems Engineering team, responsible for driving complex technical programs from definition to delivery. This role requires managing internal customer relationships and ensuring project execution across various domains including vehicles, energy, and robotics. The ideal candidate will balance project management with hands-on operational execution, utilizing AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 5+ years of project management experience across mechanical, electrical, and/or software systems in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
  • Hands-on procurement experience including BoM ownership and material tracking
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end project execution across requirements, design, procurement, build, commissioning, and sustaining
  • Serve as TSE's primary point of contact for internal and external customers
  • Orchestrate information flow across various teams and remove blockers before they become delays
  • Lead sprint planning and maintain JIRA dashboards to track progress
  • Continuously evaluate and improve tooling and workflows to drive efficiency

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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