Tesla Firmware Integration Engineer Optimus Factory Firmware 

United States, California, Fremont 

383213341

The Optimus Firmware team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to develop critical tools for diagnostics, testing, and validation of our robot systems. As a Firmware Integration Engineer, you will develop software tools for the factory in close collaboration with development, quality, and manufacturing teams, driving projects forward at a rapid pace by uniting cross-functional efforts into cohesive, scalable solutions. You will also be expected to get your hands dirty in the details of various subsystems – digging through robot logs, root causing issues and developing solutions to complex problems. Acting as the eyes and ears of the Optimus organization on the factory floor, you will play a critical role in deciding when new software is ready for deployment to manufacturing - providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features.

• Set up system level manufacturing processes, related to firmware, from initial concept to final product
• Develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation
• Integrate robot self-tests tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software
• Validate firmware in manufacturing through the integration and release of new firmware versions
• Develop software solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality, and streamlining production
• Develop and improve tools as well as resolve firmware related issues to support production in meeting their targets
• Influence the end-to-end process of firmware integration into robot subsystems within manufacturing
• Troubleshoot high priority production situations through root cause analysis and implementation of short- and long-term solutions

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong scripting skills in Python
• Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro-mechanical systems
• Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical backgrounds
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce “outside of the box” solutions
• Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward
• Experience working with new product introduction and process improvements
• Experience working in high volume automotive manufacturing
• Understanding of lean manufacturing metrics
• 2+ years of professional/relevant experience, preferred