JobsSr. Hardware System Integration Engineer, Off Board Charging
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Sr. Hardware System Integration Engineer, Off Board Charging

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $252,000 a year

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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.

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