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Software Integration Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

Electric vehicle and clean energy company pioneering sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
$111,200 - $433,680
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive
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Description For Software Integration Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

Tesla's Chassis System Software team is seeking a skilled Software Integration Engineer to lead actuator software development for their vehicle motion and dynamics systems. This role sits at the crucial intersection of software, electronics, and mechanics, focusing on brake and suspension actuators. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry, developing safety-critical systems that directly impact vehicle performance.

The role demands a unique blend of software expertise and hardware understanding, as you'll be responsible for developing production-ready software for chassis actuators. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design hardware-software solutions, and ensure systems meet rigorous safety and performance standards. The position involves hands-on work with prototype embedded systems and includes exciting opportunities for vehicle testing at proving grounds.

As a Software Integration Engineer at Tesla, you'll be part of an industry-leading team that tackles complex challenges in safety-critical software, embedded systems, motor controls, and vehicle dynamics. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on revolutionary electric vehicle technology. You'll be instrumental in developing and validating systems that will be deployed to Tesla's global fleet through over-the-air updates.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in C, experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems, and a solid understanding of electronic systems. This role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to make a direct impact on Tesla's vehicle technology. The position includes travel opportunities to work with suppliers worldwide, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and global collaboration.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Integration Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

  • Lead architecture design decisions spanning software, hardware, electronics, manufacturing, and service
  • Arrive at sensor, actuator, and compute performance requirements
  • Bring up software to evaluate various prototype hardware and PCBAs
  • Develop frameworks and tests to evaluate actuator performance
  • Perform system safety analysis like FMEAs, FTAs
  • Work with test engineering to design validation and rollout strategies
  • Own the sign-off of production code for over-the-air update to customer vehicles
  • Travel to suppliers around the world to evaluate teams, technologies, work on program roadmaps

Requirements For Software Integration Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

Python
Linux
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C and Python
  • Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM and SPI
  • Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
  • Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
  • Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins)
  • Experience with power electronics, MOSFETs, gate drivers
  • Experience with vehicle chassis physics
  • Experience with electro-mechanical systems

Benefits For Software Integration Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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