Validation Engineer, Body Controls, Vehicle Software

What to ExpectThe Body Controls team is responsible for firmware, sensing, and controls of mechatronics systems in Tesla vehicles. These systems include falcon wing doors, seats, liftgates, windows, latches, wipers, mirrors, various sensing systems, interior and exterior lighting, and control of other small motors in the vehicle. The team is small, passionate, and fast e join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.What You/'ll DoDesign exhaustive automated test cases that run in both software and hardware in the loop test fixturesCollaborate with Software, Hardware, and Integration EngineersAssist in the design of new test fixturesExecute and maintain a suite of regression tests to sign off on software functionality for each release of vehicle softwareDevelop and maintain test infrastructure to automate test execution, result collection, and result analysisWhat You/'ll BringDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional abilityAbility to develop tests from specificationsFluent in PythonExperience writing self-documenting, reusable, and maintainable codeAbility to collaborate on and communicate complex technical conceptsAbility to read and interpret electrical schematicsExperience using standard lab and test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, etc.)Experience with FPGA-based test platforms or hardware-in-the-loop systems, preferredCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$111,200 - $433,680/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21