Tesla Internship System Validation Automation Engineer 

United States, California, Palo Alto 

362794543

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.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

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)

• 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

• 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