Homologation Engineer, Semi

What To Expect

As a Tesla Semi Homologation Engineer, you will work to ensure our vehicles meet and exceed global regulatory requirements. This individual will be responsible for component, assembly and vehicle level homologation approval for Tesla Semi and other heavy‑duty platforms across North America (FMVSS, FMCSA and Canadian requirements) at both federal as well as state/provincial levels, including CARB and EPA. Having an understanding of UNECE requirements is always a plus.

This role requires technical skills and regulatory know‑how of both the current and upcoming regulations. This role needs collaboration with cross‑functional teams like Design, Engineering, Programs, Production, Legal, Policy, and local registrations teams, engaging directly or indirectly with regulators, standards bodies and industry coalitions (if any). Key focus is the ability to single‑handedly manage and coordinate full homologation scope for getting approvals in the US, Canada and eventually Europe.

• Lead homologation and compliance strategy for Tesla Semi and other heavy‑duty platforms for commercial operations in the United States (federal and state, including CARB and EPA);
  Canada (federal and provincial); and Europe (UNECE frameworks and individual approval)
• Single‑handedly manage end‑to‑end homologation programs: from preparation and documentation to final approvals, certifications, and audits (all with minimal oversight)
• Work closely with the Testing team to plan and execute testing, evaluate their processes, review results for accuracy on the applicable requirements, and sign off on test reports to ensure compliance
• Monitor, interpret, and anticipate changes in FMCSA, FMVSS, NHTSA, UNECE, SAE, ISO, CARB, EPA, and other regulatory frameworks to inform design, execution, and compliance decisions
• Ownership on development of requirements, tracing and verification, audit readiness, independent certification (if any) and post‑approval running changes and maintenance of compliance demonstration
• Support internal and external audits and investigations while implementing and leading a strong mechanism for corrective actions and ongoing enhancements
• Construct and maintain compliance reporting and archive systems providing a single source of truth for regulatory evidence in the US, Canada, and Europe
• Partner across cross‑functional teams with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Policy, and other partners on embedding safety and compliance throughout the product lifecycle and deployment strategy
• Act as Tesla’s subject matter expert and external representative with regulators and standards bodies to resolve investigation/surveillance activities related to compliance (if any)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience with compliance, regulatory or systems engineering positions, with proven knowledge of effective homologation initiatives for heavy‑duty vehicles and the ability to manage programs independently
• Hands‑on understanding of automotive and heavy‑duty vehicle regulatory codes and standards, including FMVSS, FMCSA, CMVSS, UNECE, CARB, and EPA with focus on understanding and navigating state‑level regulations in the US as well as Canada
• In‑depth experience in homologation, type approval, and certification of heavy‑duty commercial vehicles in the US (federal and state, including CARB and EPA), Canada (federal and provincial), and Europe compliance processes
• Demonstrated experience with non‑functional requirements, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action planning on a multi‑jurisdictional basis
• Strong communication skills; capable of explaining complex regulatory principles to engineers, attorneys, executives, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated impact with cross‑functional stakeholders and externally for the company as the delegate to regulators, standards bodies, or coalitions

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…