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Solar System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$112,000 - $312,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Systems Architect role at Tesla Energy Products focuses on leading the strategy for solar product optimization and system architecture. The team aims to deploy significant solar manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and is dedicated to creating a renewable energy ecosystem. This position requires collaboration across various departments, including design, engineering, and finance, to ensure effective communication and problem-solving. Ideal candidates are systems thinkers with a strong foundation in physics and engineering principles.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.
  • Fundamentals in photovoltaics are mandatory, while knowledge of power electronics and battery technology is preferred.
  • Fluency in Python and Matlab/Simulink is required.
  • Experience with system-level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical, and firmware/software subsystems is necessary.
  • Candidates should have a detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system architecture and product optimization for solar products from site to cell.
  • Own the development of system requirements and define system hardware and software architecture.
  • Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams.
  • Capture requirements in a formal management tool.
  • Lead and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts.

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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