Staff Electrical Engineer, Inverter, Semi

Tesla is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join their Drive Inverter team, which is responsible for designing the critical power electronics that power Tesla's electric vehicles. This role represents an opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle technology, developing high-performance traction inverters that deliver hundreds of kilowatts of power from the battery to the motor.

The position offers a comprehensive scope of work, from initial design specifications to high-volume manufacturing implementation. You'll be responsible for end-to-end ownership of new inverter PCBA designs, including architecture development, schematic capture, PCB layout, and validation. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, test, and reliability engineers, ensuring successful product implementation in Tesla's vehicles.

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technology in power electronics, utilizing your expertise in digital and analog circuit design, high voltage systems, and power supply design. The position requires strong technical skills in PCB design using Altium, embedded firmware, and automotive networking protocols. You'll also be involved in complex debugging at the vehicle level and executing high voltage and high current validation of new inverter designs.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $100,160 to $225,840 annually, plus cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits. The position is based in Palo Alto, California, at Tesla's facilities.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who is passionate about sustainable transportation and wants to make a direct impact on the future of electric vehicles. You'll be working with some of the industry's most advanced power electronics systems while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The position offers excellent growth opportunities and the chance to work with a talented team of engineers pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology.