Vehicle Body Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls

Tesla Vehicle Controls Team MemberAs a member of Tesla Vehicle Controls team, you will play a pivotal role in defining how customers interact with our vehicles. You will design, simulate and help implement and calibrate control and estimation algorithms for mechatronic systems such as doors, liftgate, windows, and powertrain motors.ResponsibilitiesResearch, design, simulate, implement, debug, calibrate, and test control, estimation and monitoring algorithms for various electro-mechanical systems in the vehicle body and powertrainWork collaboratively with responsible Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers to define actuation, sensing requirements, establish control system capabilities, and set targetsAdvance the state of the art in control systems deployed in Tesla vehiclesRequirementsExcellent background in linear systems analysis, motion planning, state and parameter estimation, and controller designSolid experience and deep understanding of the physics of mechatronic systems and servomechanismsCreating dynamic models of electrical and mechanical systemsModel development and data analysis using Matlab/Simulink and PythonExperience with designing and implementing machine learning modelsBasic proficiency with embedded software development in C/C++Strong communication skills and preference for working in a collaborative environmentTwo or more years of experience with control system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environmentDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or equivalent experienceCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $140,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.