Tesla · 13 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Low Voltage Systems Validation, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $312K/yrTesla is a leading company in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative vehicle software solutions. The Engineering Manager for Low Voltage Systems Validation will lead a team to validate software-driven requirements for vehicle systems, ensuring safety and compliance while enhancing customer experience through rigorous testing and validation processes.
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Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of validation and software engineers within the Low Voltage Systems Validation team
Define and execute the roadmap for hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test infrastructure to comprehensively validate the low voltage power, body controls and vehicle access & security systems
Develop and maintain validation strategies that address the breadth of regional, hardware, and feature variants across Tesla's product lineup
Ensure all features meet global regulatory and homologation requirements
Refine validation and release processes to deliver high-quality, compliant software with minimal overhead
Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Controls, Hardware Design, Software Development, Manufacturing, Release Management, Reliability, Homologation, and Component Test teams to eliminate validation gaps and accelerate compliant software deployment
Lead debugging and root cause analysis of complex issues involving networked microprocessors, sensors, actuators, and power management electronics
Deliver progress updates, metrics, and insights to the Vehicle Controls Validation Manager and engineering leadership
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate advanced validation techniques for power systems, body controls, and vehicle access systems
Continuously look for ways to improve safety, energy efficiency, feature refinement, and customer satisfaction with Tesla products through rigorous validation of user-facing systems
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in software validation, systems engineering, or embedded systems development, with a track record of leading engineering teams
Deep knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and control algorithms—particularly in low voltage power management and body control applications
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and automotive regulatory/homologation requirements (FMVSS, ECE, GB)
Experience managing validation across a large number of product variants and regional configurations
Expertise in validation tools and methodologies such as HIL/SIL environments, test benches, and simulation-based validation
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical/electromechanical sensors and actuators
Strong analytical skills with a track record of solving complex technical challenges in power and body systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present to stakeholders
Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time
Tesla Babies program
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
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Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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