Robotics Sensing Integration Engineer, Optimus

Tesla is seeking an on-site Robotics Sensing Integration Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. This engineer will act as the subsystem expert during design, bring-up and ramp for subsequent sensing solutions and prototyping efforts. This engineer is responsible for challenging existing designs and using a first principles' approach to innovating and accelerating novel architecture and design.

Responsibilities

Define system and component level requirements through first principles analysis and hardware/model-based testing Prototype and characterize new sensing hardware to best meet target requirements Work with vendors on custom hardware to best optimize for platform use cases Design and develop early system prototypes to de-risk new technologies Understand and highlight n-th order impacts of electrical, software, or process changes Triage and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment Be responsible for overall functional and performance readiness of a system and its features during the full product life cycle

Requirements

Degree in engineering or related field or, equivalent experience 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