Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

Electric vehicle and clean energy company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
$88,000 - $186,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive · Robotics

Description For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

Tesla's R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead scalable test solutions development for vehicle, energy, and robotic programs. This role combines technical project management with procurement responsibilities, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers unique exposure across Tesla's diverse product portfolio, from electric vehicles to energy solutions and robotics. The ideal candidate will manage complex technical projects, handle procurement for the TSE team, and coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining strict organizational processes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to impact Tesla's mission of sustainable energy transition while developing comprehensive project management skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The position offers competitive compensation ($88,000-$186,000) plus benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, this role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and combines technical expertise with program management skills.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

  • Work with Technical Program Management to track and report on project execution
  • Act as TSE point-of-contact with internal and external customers
  • Coordinate information flow across cross-functional teams
  • Balance competing priorities across projects in Energy, Vehicle and Robotics domains
  • Track resourcing of projects and drive resource balancing
  • Develop systems and best practices for tracking and communication
  • Conduct Weekly Sprint Planning and Create JIRA Dashboards

Requirements For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in project management for mechanical, electrical, and/or software systems
  • Experience working in fast-paced R&D environment
  • Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, PowerPoint
  • Experience in procurement and materials tracking
  • Basic understanding of product development lifecycle
  • Basic understanding of rotating systems
  • Basic understanding of high voltage and electrical principles

Benefits For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Test Systems Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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