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Sensor Electronic Design Engineer

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $282,000 a year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

This role is focused on designing, validating, and industrializing circuit boards that support Tesla's autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle features. As part of the Sensing team, you will work on a diverse array of sensing systems, translating high-level requirements into practical board-level designs. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact multiple sensing domains and production scales, contributing directly to Tesla's mission of autonomy. You will ensure that the circuit boards meet stringent cost, size, and reliability targets.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong EE fundamentals in mixed-signal PCB design, including analog front-ends, power conversion, and digital interfaces
  • Hands-on schematic capture and PCB layout experience across rigid, flex, and rigid-flex technologies
  • Solid understanding of EMC, signal integrity, and power integrity design practices
  • Proficiency with design simulation tools to validate designs before fabrication
  • Experience designing and debugging embedded systems including microcontrollers and communication interfaces
  • Competence with lab instruments for board bring-up and validation
  • Ability to write test automation and data analysis scripts
  • Effective use of AI-assisted design and analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Own board-level electronic design end to end, from concept through prototype, DVT, and mass production
  • Translate system-level sensing requirements into board-level design specifications and architecture
  • Drive key component selection, power tree design, and signal chain definition for diverse sensor modalities
  • Design schematics and supervise PCB layout across rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex substrates
  • Develop and execute test plans for engineering validation and production-line verification
  • Run design simulations to de-risk designs before fabrication
  • Collaborate with supply chain to ensure component availability and cost targets
  • Lead DFM and DFT efforts with internal manufacturing teams and contract manufacturers
  • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for board-level failures
  • Partner with reliability, EMC, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready sensor modules

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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