Sr. Energy Network Application Engineer

Tesla, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Network Application Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing robust networking solutions for Energy Products. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define hardware and software requirements, optimizing network reliability, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects that contribute to the mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. If you are passionate about networking solutions and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time

Back-up childcare support

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OSI model and network protocols.
• Expertise in developing industrial networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead network product development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop tools for network commissioning and performance diagnostics.

Skills

Network product development

TCP/IP protocols

Network traffic analysis

Industrial communication protocols

Software development (Python, Golang, RUST, C/C++)

Network redundancy protocols

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

VMware Vsphere

MS Hyper-V

Job description

Tesla Energy Application Engineering team is looking for a Senior Network Application Engineer with a deep knowledge of networking solution development in the energy sector. As a Network Application Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of high performing, reliable and robust networking solutions for Energy Products. You will work in a cross-functional team to define hardware and software requirements for networking in Industrial Energy environments. You will lead the development, validation, and rollout of the networking solution in Tesla Energy products. You will be responsible for optimizing and tracking network reliability, cost, and performance measures. As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will be integral to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Write functional requirements/specifications documents, test procedures, and product documentation for network-related features and procedures.
• Lead network product development and work cross functionally with teams involved, including network operations, project engineering, hardware, and software teams for development of new networking products and applications, and supporting existing network products and features.
• Align Tesla Energy’s network offering with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements for renewable energy power plants and SCADA systems.
• Develop tools and processes for network commissioning, self-test, monitoring, and performance diagnostics to streamline network deployment and operation on Energy products.
• Coordinate definition and execution of network equipment hardware testing with system testing and network operations teams.
• Perform network modeling, failure mode analysis, and future product and feature planning.
• Support productization and commercialization of Tesla Energy’s networking solutions for customers.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in network products and systems including switches, routers, firewalls, transceivers, media converters, physical mediums, and other communications networking systems in electrical generation projects.
• Experience in developing industrial networking solutions with preference in products and services supporting electrical utility customers and OEMs and working knowledge of networking architecture of large complex industrial control systems and operational technologies and system security.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols mainly layer 2 and layer 3, network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and hands-on knowledge with network redundancy and time sync protocols such as REP, MRP, HRS, PRP, and NTP, PTP, etc.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC-104, OPC, IEC 61850.
• Experience in software development including programming languages like Python, Golang, RUST, C/C++ plus possess automation framework experience.
• Strong understanding of virtualization platforms such as VMware Vsphere, MS Hyper-V, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in 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 (Flex time for salary 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.

Expected Compensation

$111,200 - $246,720/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Pay 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.

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