Sr. Hardware System Integration Engineer, Off Board Charging
TeslaSr. Hardware System Integration Engineer, Off Board Charging
TeslaLocation
Palo Alto, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/21/2026
Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000 a year
Job description
The Off-Board Charging team is looking for a hardware integration engineer with over 4 years of experience in EVSE hardware integration. This role focuses on integrating, debugging, and validating power electronics and hardware for next-generation charging products. The engineer will work closely with various teams to ensure successful hardware integration from prototype to production. A significant part of the role involves supporting firmware integration and conducting system testing.
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands-on hardware integration and validation experience in product development, preferably in EV, energy, automotive, or industrial sectors.
- Strong foundation in hardware fundamentals with the ability to bridge electrical schematics, harness design, and firmware behavior.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and power analyzers for troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in reading, comprehending, and debugging C++ for system test and validation.
- Knowledge of power electronics, high-voltage systems, low-voltage embedded hardware, and vehicle communication networks.
- Experience in designing test scripts or automation, preferably in Python.
- High-voltage system integration or grid-connected testing experience is preferred.
- Experience with EVSE, charger, or grid code/compliance testing is preferred.
- Background in power electronics, including converter topologies and protection, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Integrate, test, and validate EVSE hardware and firmware across prototype, pilot, and production phases.
- Debug and triage integration issues on custom PCBs, harnesses, and power stages.
- Develop and execute integration and validation test plans, aligning milestones to program timelines.
- Lead cross-functional integration discussions with various teams including electrical and firmware.
- Support early prototype development to mitigate risks associated with new hardware designs.
- Read and debug C++ as needed to support system testing and firmware integration.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to achieve production ramp with effective integration processes.
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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