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Internship, Electronic Design Engineer, Radio Frequency (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$50/hrInternship

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, is required. Our internship program is for students actively enrolled in an academic program. International students must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site; consult your school regarding CPT work authorization.

About the role

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through hands-on experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. Interns are included in projects critical to their team’s success, providing a real-life experience at Tesla.

Multiple locations: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

Your application will be considered for the following teams and their respective responsibilities:

  • Antenna team: Design, integration, test, and production of antenna solutions in a fast-paced product development environment. Enhance vehicle connectivity and wireless data features.
  • Audio Software team: Responsible for audio system integration and quality from transducers to software, improving audio quality in all automotive audio features.
  • EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) team: Work on product design, simulation, debugging, and testing for EMC for current and next-generation vehicle programs. Focus on filtering, shielding, ESD protection, and regulatory compliance for radio noise, emissions, immunity, and homologation. Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, vehicle integration, harness, and homologation teams.
  • Radio Turner team: Work on radio turner product development, including architecture, hardware, software, and functionality.
  • Audio Engineering team: Develop audio systems for Tesla vehicles and robots. Design and test electrical systems, measure audio components (microphones and speakers), and evaluate sound quality and speech intelligibility through acoustic simulations.
  • Wireless Hardware team: Explore and develop new technologies such as UWB, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Design, develop, and test hardware systems enabling seamless communication between vehicles and users.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electromagnetics, Radio Frequency Engineering, Antenna Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or a related field.
  • Strong skills in Python/numpy, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis.
  • Experience with radio frequency, analog, and digital circuit design.
  • Experience with PCB design and component selection.
  • Experience using test and measurement equipment for radio frequency, such as spectrum analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators.
  • Familiarity with an EM 3D design tool is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of acoustics and best practices for acoustic measurement.
  • Understanding of digital signal processing principles, such as digital audio format filtering.
  • Strong data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options.
  • Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
  • Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions) and paid holidays.
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.

Pay

Expected compensation: $20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits. Pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site, with a minimum commitment of 12 weeks. Internships are available for the Spring term (January 2027 - May 2027) with potential extension into Summer 2027.

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