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

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)

What You'll Do:

• 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

What You'll Bring:

• 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

This internship 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. Tesla asks for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. International students should consult their school on their ability to work 40 hours per week before applying if their work authorization is through CPT.