Government jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Sep 23, 2026

Sr. Contract Operations Specialist, Energy

$88,000 - $132,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Sr. Contract Operations Specialist ensures all contract terms and metadata of Megapack commercial contracts are captured and systematized. This is a key role responsible for managing contract templates and contracting processes pertaining to Megapack commercial sales agreements, and ensuring all contracts and data are entered into systems accurately and timely. This role will work closely with our Commercial Sales, Sales Ops, and in-house Legal teams. The Role Perform quality-check and audit of systematized contract data, and manually capture/enter contract data if it is missed during contracting process Create and maintain accurate records of all contracts; Ensure 100% completeness and accuracy of all megapack commercial sales agreement data Manage contract template change log, revision, and clause variance in Tesla's commercial contracting system Ensure the templates are always up-to-date, stored and configured as ready to use by all user groups...

Sep 23, 2026

Sr. Thermofluids Analyst, Energy Products

$91,600 - $234,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla Energy is bringing battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid, establishing new industries and defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. The Safety Design team is at the forefront of enabling this vision by ensuring critical safety systems of highly energy-dense products work as intended. As a thermofluids analyst, you will model and drive the design of battery energy systems in abusive and thermal-runaway scenarios to ensure and maintain Tesla's robust safety record. You will explore physical phenomena and design sensitivities against Tesla's core safety requirements. You will be the first-principles, physics-based guide to create an end-to-end safety case for our products. The role is collaborative and cross-functional, requiring extensive interfacing with teams including systems engineering, parallel design teams, electrical/firmware engineering, and abuse testing, to name a few. Our team is composed of individuals who are thoughtful, fast-moving,...

Sep 23, 2026

Robotics Prototype Pilot Engineering Technician, Optimus

$24.40 - $56.40 hourly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

The Tesla Bot Actuator Team is at the forefront of designing and building high-performance electromechanical actuators for the Tesla Bot humanoid robot program. This role is pivotal in assembling cutting-edge rotary and linear actuator systems, contributing to the creation of the most torque and power-dense humanoid actuators in the world. Joining this team means collaborating closely with manufacturing and design engineering to provide critical feedback for improving assembly processes and product design. This position requires a proactive individual with hands-on experience in mechanical or electromechanical system assembly, capable of working independently and thriving in a dynamic, innovative environment. The Role Assemble actuators on a prototype assembly line using manual and semi-automated equipment such as pressing tools and torque tools Conduct end-of-line testing of actuators to ensure functionality and performance on the prototype assembly line Perform...

Sep 23, 2026

Technical Program Manager, AI Hardware & Autopilot

$96,800 - $217,200 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Program Managers within the Autopilot/AI Hardware team work side by side with cross-functional teams to support the development and scaling of both our AI silicon and vehicle hardware. Teams include design (electrical, mechanical & firmware), supply chain and manufacturing, to name a few. They will lead complex programs with limited up front guidance. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in engineering design and experience with program management. Must be a self-starter and able to figure out how to do things. The Role Spearhead the next generation of AI hardware at both SOC and ECU levels, ensuring seamless integration into future vehicle products to drive innovation and performance Engage monthly with AI and HW executives to foster alignment and strategic guidance for AI hardware programs across vehicles, robots, and AI data centers Create program roadmaps and detailed timeline outlining milestones, critical paths, and...

Sep 23, 2026

Data Analyst, People Products

$92,000 - $138,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

At Tesla, data-driven insights are crucial to informing our Recruiting & People strategy. We're looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and help us drive this effort. The People Analytics team is embedded within the Recruiting & HR organization and contributes to decisions made throughout the company. We're constantly refining our approach to data analysis to better understand hiring trends and their impact on Tesla's work. We custom-build tools to derive insights a create a real-time feedback loop with our internal customers. The Data Analyst will create reporting models that analyze key performance indicators, contribute to the growth of our in-house data tools, and work directly with engineers on the team to make system improvements. This position could also be in Austin, TX. The Role Apply a product-centric approach to data and reporting, ensuring discoverability through user-friendly documentation and trustworthiness with rigorous data tests Design,...

Sep 23, 2026

Technical Operations Dispatch, Self-Driving (Afternoon Shift)

$80,000 - $144,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate and organized individual to join Dispatch, which is part of the Technical Operations Team and responsible for providing 24/7 support for the Tesla AI Team. This role has a significant impact on reaching our goal of Full Self-Driving by assisting Data Collection & Development teams by coordinating tests (including dev tests and A/B comparisons), compiling & communicating results, managing software rollouts to the global test vehicle fleet, troubleshooting issues and tracking them for resolution.This opportunity will require the ability to work the Afternoon shift from Thursday-Monday. This combination of shift and schedule pays 15% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role. The Role Be part of the on-call schedule that guarantees 24/7 coverage for the test team and rapidly respond to incidents & emergencies, including structured shift handoffs across regions and time zones Assist in resolving issues related to...

Sep 23, 2026

Field Reliability Engineer, Autopilot Hardware

$91,600 - $195,600 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Improve customer experience of Tesla vehicles by improving field reliability of Autopilot hardware. Own failure analysis, root cause, containment and corrective action for Autopilot HW across all vehicle lines while maintaining a close partnership with Autopilot HW, SW, FW, systems integration, sensing, supplier industrialization and related engineering teams. This is a highly hands onhands-on individual contributor role, involving . primarily bench and lab work, with supporting fleet and service data analysis. You own the subsystem end to end, from first failure through validated countermeasures. The Role Investigate field failures on the Autopilot Hardware PCBA (SoC, memory, Ethernet, IMU, power and related ICs) across all vehicle platforms Use lab and board tools to isolate issues on Autopilot PCBAs with oscilloscopes, X ray, CT, thermal imaging and CAN/kernel/SoC logs Apply first principles and 5-Why thinking to reach root cause and engage suppliers for FA when...

Sep 23, 2026

Analyst, FP&A Business Operations

$95,200 - $194,400 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla's Finance team combines traditional financial planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting Tesla's leadership. Finance is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. Tesla Finance is lean and dynamic, comprised of five subgroups: Corporate Finance, Energy Finance, Engineering Finance, Manufacturing Finance, and Sales, Marketing and Service (SMS) Finance. We encourage rotation across subgroups for high performers. The Role Analyzing key performance indicators, especially revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures (includes developing financial models and decision-making tools) Providing strategic insights and conclusions based on this analysis Guiding planning and resource management...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

TSCM Operations Specialist

Crisis24 Menlo Park, CA

We are seeking a TSCM Operations Specialist to support and develop Executive Protection (EP), Cyber Risk, and Technical Countermeasures security programs and operational capabilities. This is a hybrid role that blends field/operational support (travel, readiness, incident response) with program and operations execution (workflows, metrics, vendor coordination, and leadership briefings). The ideal candidate builds trust quickly with stakeholders and can translate ambiguous risk and operational needs into scalable programs, workflows, and measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partner teams, and industry peers Apply creative problem-solving to complex operational and risk challenges Communicate the business value of security programs and risk management strategies Learn quickly and synthesize large amounts of new information into actionable outputs Responsibilities Operational & Field...

Sep 08, 2026

Part time

Golf Operations Assistant

$23.00 - $23.59 hourly

PGA of America Palo Alto, CA

Stanford University Golf Course is seeking motivated, hospitality-driven individuals to join our team, working closely with the Golf Professional Staff to deliver exceptional service to members, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and guests. ● Greet & assist players with check-in, tee times, and inquiries ● Support daily professional shop & golf operations ● Assist with outside services & golf cart operations ● Support practice facility operations & presentation ● Assist with retail sales, merchandising & inventory ● Support member tournaments & university events ● Help with daily opening/closing procedures ● Support operations during the Clubhouse renovation Qualifications ● Interest in golf, hospitality, or customer service ● Positive attitude & commitment to great service ● Strong communication & teamwork skills ● Reliable, professional, and eager to learn ● Golf operations experience is a plus ● Flexible schedule - weekends, holidays,...

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

JC-534053 PARAMEDIC

$5,934 - $8,483 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Redwood City, CA

This posting states its location as San Mateo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: FIRE CAPTAIN For questions related to the duties of these positions, contact Deputy Chief Ryan West by phone at or by email at This position is located in San Mateo, CA. Eligibility Information In order to be appointed to a Fire Captain – Paramedic position, at least one of the eligibility criteria listed in the section titled "Who May Apply" must be met. However, lack of eligibility does not preclude interested parties from applying and competing for positions, and all applicants will be included in the selection process as long as all documents are submitted completely, correctly, and timely. To establish list eligibility, candidates must take and pass the Fire Captain (FC) examination. Upon successfully completing and passing the examination, names are placed on a certification...

Oct 04, 2026

Full time

STATIONARY ENGINEER San Mateo

$6,088 monthly

Department of Motor Vehicles Redwood City, CA

Applicants who previously applied in response to Job Posting JC-423483 with the final filing date of 09/24/2024, must reapply to be considered for this recruitment. Applications will be considered according to the established cut off periods of 11/13/24 and 12/24/24 candidates who are the most qualified will be invited to an interview. If a candidate for hire is identified during the established cut off period, candidates that file during the subsequent cut off period will not be considered. This position is located in the San Francisco Bay Peninsula, as such an additional 5% pay for Bay Area Engineer (Local 39 MOU) will be granted. Under the general direction of the Chief Engineer (CE) II, the Stationary Engineer inspects all heating and air conditioning equipment monthly in DMV state-owned offices; changes filters, belts, oil, and handles refrigerant; troubleshoots and repairs failed equipment independently with minimal supervision; follows safety procedures and...

California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

WG-3414-11 MACHINIST

$48.33 - $56.38 hourly