Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Optimus Tesla IncElectrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, OptimusPalo Alto, CA$100,000–$180,000 / yearThis group designs and builds data-driven automated test equipment supporting Tesla's power electronics and battery production lines. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Software Engineer, Body Controls & Authentication Validation, Vehicle Software Tesla IncSoftware Engineer, Body Controls & Authentication Validation, Vehicle SoftwarePalo Alto, CA$140,000–$360,000 / yearThe team is looking for multiple software and systems engineers to support Drive Systems, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Crash Safety, Thermal Management, HVAC, Body Controls, Lighting, Access Controls, Battery Management, Charging, Power Conversion, High and Low Voltage Power Distribution and Autonomy. This includes inventing and building state of the art automated test infrastructure to increase the efficiency and precision of testing used throughout the development and validation cycle.
Senior Hardware Test Engineer SPANSenior Hardware Test EngineerSan Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges. You will work with the electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to implement test plans, build out our in-house testing capabilities, and work with outside labs as needed.
Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42.07–$58.89 / hourYou will work in cross-functional groups to implement and deliver user interfaces focused on the car s physical subsystems including HVAC, body controls, drive systems, charging, and more. About the team: As a Software Engineer working on Vehicle UI Development and Integration, you will be responsible for building in-car user interfaces to operate the vehicle s cutting-edge systems.
Structural Test Engineer Tesla IncStructural Test EngineerFremont, CA$91,600–$195,600 / yearThis position will work as a member of Tesla's Reliability and Test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Hardware Test Engineer, Vision Hardware Tesla IncHardware Test Engineer, Vision HardwareFremont, CA$91,600–$195,600 / yearCollaborate with cross-functional teams, drawing in subject-matter experts from diverse areas such as mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to gather comprehensive insights, align on requirements, and resolve complex validation challenges. Conduct hands-on analysis of hardware performance data from vehicle fleets, rugged test environments, and your own component testing, to drive iterative improvements in mechanical system designs.
System Validation Engineer, Autonomous Driving Systems, Vehicle Software Tesla IncSystem Validation Engineer, Autonomous Driving Systems, Vehicle SoftwarePalo Alto, CA$140,000–$396,000 / yearBeyond building test infrastructure, the team is also creating and executing test plans, analyzing results, and driving continuous improvements in both firmware and hardware to ship high quality products and features. This includes inventing and building state of the art automated test infrastructure to increase the efficiency and precision of testing used throughout the development and validation cycle.
Collision Tools & Equipment Engineer Tesla IncCollision Tools & Equipment EngineerFremont, CA$109,600–$195,600 / yearCollaborate with engineering, collision teams, and technicians to create cost-effective, high-quality tools that streamline processes and improve repair quality. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Internship, Electric Motor Mechanical Modeling Engineer, Motor Design (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Electric Motor Mechanical Modeling Engineer, Motor Design (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CAn \nWhat You'll Do\n\n Development of design automation applications to generate 3D and 2D stator and winding geometries\n Conversion of stator designs into CAD software through automation tools\n Innovation of novel stator winding configurations\n Building application functionality to characterize manufacturability and electromagnetic performance of stator designs\n Inter team collaboration to integrate new stator designs for vehicle programs\n Drive unit and material test design and coordination\n Design of local production tooling for prototype development\n Production tooling validation through prototype building process\n \nWhat You'll Bring\n\n Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Modeling, or a related field \n Proficient in FEM simulation fluency preferred \n Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred \n Experience in MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis \n Knowledge on electric motor design and applications \n Extensive experience in application development and maintenance \n Experience in using Solidworks or similar 3D modeling tools\n Experience coding in a collaborative environment (Github)\n Strong mechanical skills, including design, manufacturing limits, mechanical linkages, design for manufacturing\n Proficient mechanical skills in design, manufacturing constraints, linkages, and design for manufacturing (DFM)\n \nCompensation and Benefits\n \nBenefits\n \nAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:\n\n Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction\n Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\n Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. What to Expect\n \nConsider before submitting an application: \n \nThis position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.
Sr. Structural Test Engineer Tesla IncSr. Structural Test EngineerFremont, CA$91,600–$234,000 / yearThis position will work as a member of Tesla's reliability and test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs. Experience in MTS FlexTest controllers, MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) and MTS TestSuite (mpe) software, experience with RPC a plus but not needed.
Field Reliability & Quality Engineer, Field Quality, Charging Tesla IncField Reliability & Quality Engineer, Field Quality, ChargingPalo Alto, CA$109,600–$234,000 / yearThey will work with other engineering teams to quickly mitigate and implement countermeasures of field issues to improve quality, reliability, and durability of the products. We are seeking a multi-faceted engineer who will be responsible for all aspects of identifying, analyzing, root causing, implementing countermeasures, and reporting on issues affecting products.
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Optimus Tesla IncSr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, OptimusPalo Alto, CA$91,600–$195,600 / yearThis group designs and builds data-driven automated test equipment supporting Tesla's power electronics and battery production lines. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Electric Motor & Powertrain Test Engineer, Drive Systems Tesla IncElectric Motor & Powertrain Test Engineer, Drive SystemsPalo Alto, CA$91,600–$164,400 / yearAs a key member of the motor research team, the Electric Motor and Powertrain Testing Engineer will be responsible for performing electric motor testing for new product development and technology exploration. This person will be working closely with the dyno hardware team, software team, dyno operation team and motor control team, to program-manage motor testing activities.
Component Test Engineer, Seats Tesla IncComponent Test Engineer, SeatsFremont, CA$91,600–$195,600 / yearWork directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.). This person will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release.
Data Engineer, Energy Software Tesla IncData Engineer, Energy SoftwarePalo Alto, CA$120,000–$252,000 / yearDegree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Software Engineering or equivalent experience, with practical software engineering experience or proof of exceptional skills in related fields. Tesla is looking for a highly motivated data engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team with a focus on firmware metrics and analytics.
Internship, Firmware Engineer, New Programs Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Firmware Engineer, New Programs Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$20–$50 / hourThe New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and proving successful Tesla's future vehicle concepts. As a Firmware Engineer Intern on the New Programs Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing new technologies and prototyping various concepts for new vehicle designs and features.
Senior Hardware Test Engineer Span.IO, Inc.Senior Hardware Test EngineerSan Francisco, CAHeadquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges. You will work with the electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to implement test plans, build out our in-house testing capabilities, and work with outside labs as needed.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Tesla IncSr. Mechanical Design EngineerPalo Alto, CA$109,600–$234,000 / yearExposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.). We seek a highly motivated hands-on engineer for a position in the Electronics Test and Automation Group, a team focused on creating robust characterization equipment for our Optimus hardware components.
Echem Modeling Engineer, Cell Manufacturing Tesla IncEchem Modeling Engineer, Cell ManufacturingFremont, CA$91,600–$195,600 / yearProgram and debug structured text and ladder logic code to configure control systems for automation equipment, utilizing multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal) to manage motion controls, data acquisition systems, and PID controllers for precise process regulation. As aprocess controland modelingengineer, you willwork closely with the process development, equipment and mechanical design teamtodrive the development, optimization, and control of advanced cell manufacturing processes, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable production systems.
Internship, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$20–$50 / hourThe team is small and specialized, and the ideal candidate is driven with a passion to learn, takes on challenges independently, and has strong ethical decision making who will make decision that put the customer first, helping produce the safest vehicles in the world. The role tasks change based on the needs of the team but will be heavily focused on mechanical design and CAD work with additional support required for testing, R&D projects, hands-on prototyping projects, and electro-mechanical system integration tasks.