Internship, System Validation Automation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Winter term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
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Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer intern to develop methods for simulating vehicle, environmental, and user behaviors at the system level. This role is crucial for guiding future product development and improving the quality of existing firmware releases. You'll work in an innovative automation lab environment alongside a team dedicated to creating software, hardware, and mechanical solutions for automating system-level tests.

Focus Areas Include:

• Low/Mid Voltage Network Management
• Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid Battery Management
• Functional Safety Concepts
• Security and Authentication
• Body Controls (including falcon wings, power front doors, and other vehicle mechatronics)

Responsibilities

• Design software, hardware, and automation infrastructure to simulate user and vehicle behaviors
• Test features during development and release stages, providing design inputs
• Investigate fleet/vehicle data, source code, and hardware schematics to identify and resolve system-level issues, proposing robust solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product safety, performance, and customer satisfaction
• Create detailed and rigorous test specifications based on requirements and system understanding
• Contribute to developing the world's most exciting cars and the transition to sustainable transportation
• Promote and protect Tesla's reputation as a cutting-edge company

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in electrical/computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2025-December 2026
• Hands-on experience debugging software and hardware in complex systems
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
• Strong interest in solving complex and time-critical problems
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker)
• Familiarity with C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with Lithium and lead-acid batteries, charging, and safety considerations

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• 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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program


Expected Compensation

$36.06 - $50.48, depending on level + 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.