HV Electrical Design Engineer, Energy Products - Palo Alto [274070]

$112,000 - $228,000 yearly

Job Description

Tesla Energy is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer to lead the definition and implementation of electrical protection strategies across our energy products. In this role, you will define comprehensive protection schemes that safeguard both people and capital equipment while integrating seamlessly into broader product and site designs. You will translate first-principles analyses into clear requirements, guide validation testing, and communicate architectural decisions to diverse stakeholders. This position requires deep electrical engineering expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

The Role

  • Define and run analysis on high voltage (HV) electrical protection architectures for AC and DC systems, incorporating devices such as solid-state and conventional fuses, breakers, surge protection devices (SPDs), and related components
  • Develop and document clear, traceable requirements that communicate system protection schemes to design engineers
  • Perform relevant electrical simulations and analyses (e.g., fault studies, HV protection coordination studies, transient analysis) to support architecture and design decisions
  • Define protection device specifications for design purposes
  • Guide validation and verification testing to confirm that protection requirements are met under normal, faulted, and extreme conditions
  • Apply a systems-engineering mindset to evaluate the downstream impacts of protection choices on product performance, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and site-level integration
  • Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly and concisely to engineering, safety, manufacturing, field service, and leadership stakeholders

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Energy Engineering; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No