General Electrical Engineer
About the job
- Knowledge of systems engineering and vehicle design.
- Expertise in vehicle electrical systems and vehicle software systems, including development of electrical components and qualification of components at subsystem and system levels.
- Expertise in vehicle design change management, technical data packages, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and ASME Y14.5-2009.
- Expertise with design and production processes including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Component First Article Test (CFAT), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R).
- Expertise with Army and U.S. Marine Corps tactical or combat vehicle integration design and development, design review, and platform integration activities.
- Expertise in technical program management, technical requirements, and managing technical risks and issues.
- Ability to travel in support of the duties, estimated at 25%.
- Provide engineering design oversight for engineering-related tasks.
- Review and approve assigned Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Deviation (RFDs) in the Government Windchill system.
- Review and approve Technical Data Package submissions, including drawings.
- Review and approve Component First Article Test (CFAT) plans and reports.
- Review and approve assigned Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Support production and quality teams, including vehicle fabrication, assembly, finishing, testing, PPAP, and CFAT.
- Support STS work directives as assigned.
- Support testing activities and work to bring issues to final resolution.
About the company
Tesla Laboratories provides cyber security, intelligence analysis, financial management, and program management services to federal customers, focusing on the IC and DoD, mainly through subcontracting and prime contracting. It uses a strong business development team to lead or support proposals and aims to be a dependable small-business partner while pursuing prime roles on select projects, including participation in the GSA OASIS Pool 2 program. Its differentiators include a proven DoD financial management background with audit readiness and internal controls services, plus applying IC cyber security capabilities to DoD clients in collaboration with larger firms. The company’s goal is to grow as a leading small-business partner in IC/DoD programs by teaming with larger firms and expanding its cyber security and financial management offerings.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$250K
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded Tesla Laboratories $5.4M KFESS IV work through September 30, 2026.
- DHS lists Tesla Laboratories as incumbent on TSA revenue-reporting recompete, targeted for Q3 FY2026.
- January 2026 brought a $211.6K National Park Service BPA, showing fresh booking momentum.
What critics are saying
- Tesla Laboratories faces $7.7M of recompetes within 24 months, including two in six months.
- NASA drives 77% of obligations; one agency loss would hit revenue fast.
- Its MAS period ended June 28, 2026, and high concentration creates existential recompete risk.
What makes Tesla Laboratories unique
- Tesla Laboratories blends NASA facilities engineering with DHS financial controls and federal cybersecurity work.
- NASA, DHS, and VA incumbencies diversify a small-biz federal portfolio beyond single-program dependence.
- The firm holds SDVOSB and MAS access, helping win set-aside task orders quickly.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Performance Bonus
- Referral Bonuses
- Professional Development Budget