Robotics Systems Engineer, Optimus

Robotics Systems Engineer, Optimus – Tesla

On‑site Robotics Systems Integration Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. Responsible for subsystem design, bring‑up, ramp, and continual improvement of low‑voltage systems, power electronics, and sensing solutions.

• Define system and component level requirements through first‑principles analysis and hardware/model‑based testing
• Prototype and characterize components and full systems to ensure target metrics are met
• 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
• Analyze failure modes and perform full DFMEA/HARA to ensure a safe subsystem design

• Degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
• Hands‑on 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 modeling and analysis tools
• Proficiency in data visualization
• Experience in failure modes analysis, HARA, and FTA

• 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 – options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑paid HSA contribution for 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 (flexible time for salary positions), and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: 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

$104,000 – $228,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, and other factors. Full compensation details provided if you receive an offer.

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