Internship, Test Automation and Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware
1 week ago
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.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated interns to join the Vehicle Software organization’s Systems Validation Team with a focus on high voltage systems (battery management, AC and DC charging, HV power conversion), thermal systems (HVAC, refrigerant systems, powertrain thermals), drive systems (torque management, longitudinal control) and chassis systems (brakes, suspension, steering). It is the responsibility of this team to validate all software driven, system level, vehicle requirements prior to any new hardware or software release or new product introduction.
Interns will support the development of our validation strategy and deliver automated solutions to execute testing and analysis efficiently and repeatedly, thus enabling rapid iteration and evolution of Tesla’s vehicle systems.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable and motivated engineers that strive to build the most robust, performant, and reliable vehicles in the world, using cutting edge software and hardware development tools and practices.
What You’ll Do- Work with system architects, hardware designers and software developers, to maintain an expert understanding of vehicle systems
- Develop and execute comprehensive system and sub-system level test specifications and test plans and provide feedback to development teams
- Invent methods and build technology to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently and repeatedly
- Specify, design, develop and integrate test automation frameworks and tools
- Deliver test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and/or actual vehicle components
- Report and track issues with software and/or hardware releases
- Investigate field issues through data analysis and issue reproduction
- Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Tesla products
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2025-December 2026
- Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages and/or C/C++ for embedded systems
- Ability to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electrical test instruments to support troubleshooting
- Proficiency with Altium or similar schematic software
- Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
- Understanding of physics fundamentals and first principles concepts
- Eager to work in an aggressive start-up like company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement
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Palo Alto, United States Tesla Full timeWhat to ExpectConsider before applying: This position is expected to start in January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must...
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Palo Alto, United States Tesla Full timeWhat to ExpectConsider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e through April/May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.International Students: If your work authorization...
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