Sr. Electronic Design Engineer
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · Tesla AI
senior
software engineering
Hardware Engineer
ic
$152,000 – $348,000
USD per year
Skills
About this role
Tesla is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with System Design. Compensation is listed at $152,000–$348,000 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Department
- Tesla AI
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Job description
from Tesla careersTesla is seeking for skilled and highly-motivated Electrical/Electronics Design Engineer to join our Wireless Systems team. This role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the design, validation, and production of wireless communication systems and associated products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of microcontroller design and wireless systems, coupled with expertise in developing next-generation vehicle wireless platforms, including 5G cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth (BT), and GNSS technologies. They must excel at defining, specifying, and establishing requirements for these cutting-edge automotive wireless solutions. The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, embracing exceptional opportunities for professional growth and remarkable achievements.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop digital electronics, analog electronics, and power supplies for wireless hardware platform
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout design, optimizing for electrical performance, thermal management, manufacturing constraints, and cost
- Conduct board bring-up, validation, troubleshotting, system integration, manufacturing test support, and field return failure analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept design through full design cycles
- Transition of the electrical system design, including power management, micro-controller, and wireless communication to high-volume production
- Work with and manage suppliers and manufacturing partners including overseas build support
Requirements
- 5-10 years relevant work experience in digital/analog electronic designs
- Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, validation, and manufacturing support
- Hands on experience in working with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency generators, etc.
- Experience with digital and memory interfaces (UART, CAN, SPI, I2C, USB, JTAG, Ethernet, PCIe, SDIO, LPDDR3/4, etc.), and signal integrity analysis
- Familiarity with PCB stack-up, SMT process, In-circuit tests, manufacturing tests and designing for DFM/DFT
- Problem solver with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Altium/Cadence design tools and knowledge with wireless (LTE/WiFi/BT/GNSS) system development and board level design is a plus
- Experience with ARM based processors and PMIC design is a plus
- Familiarity with digital ASICs and system design on Mobile phone applications
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits
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
- 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$152,000 - $348,000/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.