Internship, Chassis Systems Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage, and solar panels.
$75,005 - $105,000
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Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Automotive

Description For Internship, Chassis Systems Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Chassis Systems Software team is seeking a Software Validation Engineering Intern for Summer 2025. This role combines software engineering, mechatronics, and vehicle dynamics, focusing on safety-critical systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with industry-leading teams on production-scale validation infrastructure. Interns will develop automated testing tools for algorithm development, real-world data validation, and physics-based model simulation. The role requires full-time, on-site commitment for minimum 12 weeks, offering competitive compensation ($36.06 - $50.48/hour) plus comprehensive benefits. This internship is perfect for detail-oriented engineers passionate about automotive technology and software validation, providing hands-on experience with Tesla's cutting-edge vehicle systems. The position is based in Palo Alto, offering exposure to Tesla's innovative culture and the chance to work on technology that directly impacts millions of vehicles worldwide. Ideal candidates should be pursuing relevant technical degrees with graduation dates between August-December 2025.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Internship, Chassis Systems Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

  • Create and develop automated Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the loop (HIL) validation infrastructure
  • Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety-critical chassis software
  • Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage
  • Create and execute board level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults

Requirements For Internship, Chassis Systems Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Python
Rust
Linux
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • Excellent proficiency in Python or C
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
  • Expected graduation date between August 2025-December 2025

Benefits For Internship, Chassis Systems Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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