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Tesla Internship Power Electronics Embedded Software Engineer Vehicle Firmware Fall 
United States, California, Palo Alto 
855269818

Today
What You’ll Do
  • Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Drive Inverter
  • Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality
  • Be involved in the full firmware development and deployment life cycle; from concept through integration, test, and release to millions of customer vehicles
  • Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements
  • Develop and optimize firmware for motor controls and power electronics
What You’ll Bring
  • Currently working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 - December 2026
  • Proficiency in C and python
  • Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
  • Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM and SPI
  • Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) preferred
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred