Tesla has posted three new job listings related to its upcoming Roadster supercar as the planned unveiling approaches. The positions focus on battery manufacturing and vision engineering in Northern California. Production is expected to begin in 2027, following the April 1 reveal.
Tesla is intensifying preparations for its next-generation Roadster, an ultra-fast supercar teased by CEO Elon Musk to potentially feature hovering capabilities. The company published three new job positions this week, all located in Northern California: two at the Fremont Factory and one at the Engineering Headquarters in Palo Alto.
The first role, a Technical Program Manager for Battery Manufacturing in Fremont, involves designing the Roadster's battery pack and establishing production processes. The job description states: “You will foster collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities... and deliver highly efficient systems.”
Another Fremont position in General Manufacturing deals with developing and launching battery manufacturing equipment from concept to operations. It requires: “In this role, you will take large-scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from the early concept development stage through equipment launch, optimization, and handover to local operations teams.”
The Palo Alto role, a Manufacturing Vision Engineer, focuses on scaling advanced inspection and control systems for next-generation batteries. Responsibilities include developing 2D and 3D vision systems for high-volume production lines, with the description noting: “You’ll work on automation processes that directly improve battery performance, quality, and cost, collaborating with world-class engineers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.”
Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster on April 1, 2026. Musk, during a late October appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, described the event as: “Whether it’s good or bad, it will be unforgettable... I think it has a shot at being the most memorable product unveil ever.” Production is slated to start 12 to 18 months after the unveiling, potentially in 2027.
