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

Tesla is seeking highly motivated interns to join the Vehicle Software organization's Systems Validation Team, focusing on high voltage systems, thermal systems, drive systems, and chassis systems. The team is responsible for validating all software-driven, system-level vehicle requirements prior to new hardware/software releases or product introductions.

Interns will support the development of validation strategies and deliver automated solutions for efficient testing and analysis. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge software and hardware development tools and practices, contributing to building the most robust, performant, and reliable vehicles in the world.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with system architects, hardware designers, and software developers
• Developing and executing comprehensive test specifications and plans
• Inventing methods and building technology for efficient test execution and evaluation
• Designing and integrating test automation frameworks and tools
• Delivering test setups for new subsystem integration
• Reporting and tracking software/hardware release issues
• Investigating field issues through data analysis and reproduction
• Continuously improving safety, performance, and customer satisfaction

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between April 2025-December 2026. They should have hands-on technical experience, proficiency in programming languages like Python and C/C++, and the ability to use various electrical test instruments.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment, working on critical projects that contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.