System Validation Engineer Chassis and Drive Systems - Stanford, United States - Tesla

Description

**System Validation Engineer Chassis and Drive Systems**

????Engineering & Information Technology????Palo Alto, California?? ID112796???? **Locations**

Palo Alto, CA

Austin, TX

**The Role**

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Vehicle Software organizations Systems Validation Team with a focus on chassis and drive systems. It is the responsibility of this team to validate all software driven, system level, vehicle requirements prior to any new hardware or software release or new product introduction.

As a systems validation engineer you are expected to be an expert in your domain, have a deep understanding of the software/hardware dependencies in your system, and ensure our products achieve Teslas high standards for safety and customer experience prior to release.

Tesla is continuously making improvements to its existing product line, as well as launching new products at a break neck pace. As a validation engineer you must maintain a close relationship with all members of the design cycle to guarantee you are prepared to rigorously and comprehensively test all new features and changes made in your area of responsibility.

**Responsibilities**

Work with system architects, hardware designers and software developers, to maintain an expert understanding of chassis and drive systems including: torque production, longitudinal control, braking, steering, suspension, traction and stability controls.

Develop and execute comprehensive system and sub-system level test specifications and test plans and provide feedback to development teams.

Invent methods and build tools to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently and repeatedly.

Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated or actual vehicle components.

Investigate field issues through data analysis and issue reproduction.

Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues and propose robust solutions.

Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance and customer satisfaction with Tesla products.

Promote and protect Teslas reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the worlds most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide.

**Requirements**

BS or higher degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Software Engineering or equivalent, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields.

Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical device.

Experience with vehicle chassis control and torque production systems.

Experience with vehicle testing, racing and/or at-limit driving.

Experience with CAN and Vector tools.

Experience analyzing and parsing data to develop technical insights and make decisions.

Experience with Python or other scripting languages.

Experience with C and/or C++ for embedded systems.

Occasional travel to global proving grounds.

Minimum 2 years experience utilizing the essential skills above.

**Employee Benefits:**

As a full-time Tesla employee, you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your eligible dependents

Aetna PPO and HSA plans (including infertility and transgender coverage)

2 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution

Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time (Flex Time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Voluntary plans such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and pet insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft and Legal Services plans

Adoption and surrogacy benefits

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**System Validation Engineer Chassis and Drive Systems**

???? Engineering & Information Technology ???? Palo Alto, California ?? ID ???? Full-time **Locations**

Palo Alto, CA

Austin, TX

**The Role**

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Vehicle Software organizations Systems Validation Team with a focus on chassis and drive systems. It is the responsibility of this team to validate all software driven, system level, vehicle requirements prior to any new hardware or software release or new product introduction.

As a systems validation engineer you are expected to be an expert in your domain, have a deep understanding of the software/hardware dependencies in your system, and ensure our products achieve Teslas high standards for safety and customer experience prior to release.

Tesla is continuously making improvements to its existing product line, as well as launching new products at a break neck pace. As a validation engineer you must maintain a close relationship with all members of the design cycle to guarantee you are prepared to rigorously and comprehensively test all new features and changes made in your area of responsibility.

**Responsibilities**

Work with system architects, hardware designers and software developers, to maintain an expert understanding of chassis and drive systems including: torque production, longitudinal control, braking, steering, suspension, traction and stability controls.

Develop and execute comprehensive system and sub-system level test specifications and test plans and provide feedback to development teams.

Invent methods and build tools to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently and repeatedly.

Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated or actual vehicle components.

Investigate field issues through data analysis and issue reproduction.

Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues and propose robust solutions.

Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance and customer satisfaction with Tesla products.

Promote and protect Teslas reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the worlds most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide.

**Requirements**

BS or higher degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Software Engineering or equivalent, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields.

Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical device.

Experience with vehicle chassis control and torque production systems.

Experience with vehicle testing, racing and/or at-limit driving.

Experience with CAN and Vector tools.

Experience analyzing and parsing data to develop technical insights and make decisions.

Experience with Python or other scripting languages.

Experience with C and/or C++ for embedded systems.

Occasional travel to global proving grounds.

Minimum 2 years experience utilizing the essential skills above.

**Employee Benefits:**

As a full-time Tesla employee, you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your eligible dependents

Aetna PPO and HSA plans (including infertility and transgender coverage)

2 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution

Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Me