Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions
Break down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla’s firmware release schedule
Utilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirements
Develop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releases
Work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware – both in manufacturing and for customer use – so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platforms
Develop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cycles
Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutions
What You’ll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 – December 2026
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Experience with C or C++ required, Python is a plus
Thorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals - and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Experience with CAN and Ethernet networking is a plus
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plus