Systems Design & Integration Engineer, Optimus

đź“ŤPalo Alto, California
Posted: 2025-02-23
Tesla is hiring Systems Design & Integration Engineer, Optimus
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Robotics Systems Design/Integration Engineer. This Engineer will act as the system expert during design, bring-up and ramp of the Optimus. This engineer will be responsible for ensuring product functions are successfully achieved by the integrated subsystems as they interact in the context of the whole robot.

What You’ll Do
  • Distill product requirements into quantifiable constraints and actionable engineering systems design discussion 
  • Battery, sensing, communications, actuator integration and design 
  • Define system level test plan for hardware and software features 
  • Use field data to improve design and performance of the system 
  • Be a systems expert  
  • Be responsible for overall functional and performance readiness of a system and its features during the full product life cycle 
  • Develop early system prototypes to de-risk new technologies  
  • Highlight and resolve n-th order impacts of electrical and software requirements 
  • Triage and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment 
  • Manage program priorities and support a host of projects simultaneously 
What You’ll Bring
  • Engineering Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience 
  • 0-5+ years of experience in systems design, systems architecture, systems integration, or related electro-mechanical systems 
  • Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals 
  • Hands-on technical experience debugging complex subsystems involving network microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices 
  • Ability to read and interpret C/C++ or similar embedded systems languages 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis 
  • Proficient in data visualization 
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$120,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.



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