Power Systems Engineer, HIL
Description For Power Systems Engineer, HIL
Tesla is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join their team in building the power system of the future with clean and sustainable energy. This role focuses on designing, modeling, and integrating Tesla's solar-battery-charging ecosystem. The position involves developing in-house modeling and controller-hardware-in-loop (CHIL) testing capabilities for energy storage, solar, and electric charging systems at mass scales.
The role requires interfacing with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators in technical power systems discussions. You'll influence systems design to facilitate scaling on the grid and be responsible for developing detailed models of technology and controls strategies for grid operations and microgrids of different sizes.
As a Power Systems Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $112,000 to $234,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and stock purchase options.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with HIL tools, power system modeling, and programming languages like Python, Rust, or Go. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable energy and power systems to make a significant impact in the industry while working with a leading innovative company.
Responsibilities For Power Systems Engineer, HIL
- Create plant controls and dynamic models in real time simulations tools for pre-commissioning testing
- Perform modelling and CHIL testing to ensure product behavior meets specifications
- Increase in-house capability to model Tesla's product in CHIL testing environment
- Improve and build CHIL test setups and automate them
- Work with product design and control teams to keep models current
Requirements For Power Systems Engineer, HIL
- Hands on experience with HIL tools (RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT)
- Experience setting up and debugging full HIL testing systems
- Working knowledge in power system modelling tools
- Experience with automation scripts and control design
- Direct experience using HIL setup for modelling grids
- Expert knowledge of control theory and power systems
- Advanced degree with focus in power systems or control preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Benefits For Power Systems Engineer, HIL
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- 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
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
