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Robotics Systems Engineer, Optimus

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

Benefits

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

Expected Compensation $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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