What to Expect
We are seeking a Steering Controls Vehicle Test Engineer to help shape the future of steering technology. You will be responsible for testing and validating safety-critical steering control software across multiple vehicle platforms, including electric power assisted steering and steer-by-wire systems. You will spend most of your time at proving grounds, executing dynamic and at-limit driving maneuvers in prototype vehicles, modifying and flashing steering software, and analyzing how hardware and software changes impact control systems and vehicle attributes.
You will collaborate closely with software, controls, and vehicle dynamics engineers to understand requirements, attribute philosophies, and system changes. Your feedback - both objective measurements and subjective evaluations - will be critical to ensuring steering systems meet safety standards and deliver exceptional driving performance. This position requires approximately 30% travel to proving grounds worldwide and offers the opportunity to influence industry-leading technologies.
What You'll Do
Execute in-vehicle test cases to validate steering control systems
Provide in-vehicle controllability assessments for prototype steering software
Design and develop new test cases and procedures for electric power assisted steering and steer-by-wire systems
Document both objective measurements and subjective feedback on vehicle behavior
Build a strong understanding of steering software to translate changes into updated test requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional engineers on software and hardware changes, solutions, and requirements
Travel seasonally to global proving grounds (approximately 30%)
Apply proficiency in software development workflows, including compiling software, tuning parameters, and independently investigating issues
What You'll Bring-
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Computer Science, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, racing, or at-limit driving
Strong written communication skills for clear documentation and reporting
Ability to work independently and deliver results against high-level goals without daily oversight
Proving Ground certification (preferred)
Experience with software scripting (Python or similar)
Familiarity with Vector CAN tools (CANape, CANalyzer), data logging systems, and electronic diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes (preferred)
Experience using Git Version Control (preferred)
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
