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Internship, Power Electronics Firmware Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 4 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$50/hrInternship

About the Role

Tesla Energy is seeking a driven Firmware Engineer intern to contribute to the development of the next generation of energy storage and vehicle charging products. This role involves firmware implementation, validation, production support, and fleet improvements, working closely with Hardware, Controls, and Software teams to deliver safety-critical firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.

Responsibilities

  • Write high-quality C code for real-time embedded systems.
  • Firmware development, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Create and execute board-level test plans to identify hardware and firmware weaknesses.
  • Translate controls algorithms into software implementations and integrate them into firmware and validation frameworks.
  • Hands-on hardware bring-up and qualification of power converters.
  • Lab work to support development and debug activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with product deployment teams to monitor fleet performance, address issues, and drive firmware improvements.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.
  • Strong electrical fundamentals.
  • Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers) and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).
  • Ability to read hardware schematics and collaborate with hardware teams on co-designed architectures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

This position is expected to start in January 2027 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (April/May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site commitment is required. International students on CPT must consult their school and be able to work 40 hours per week.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with options for $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options.
  • Company-paid HSA contribution for High Deductible Medical Plan enrollees.
  • 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.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and Vacation time, Paid Holidays, and back-up childcare resources.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits and employee discounts/perks program.

Pay

Expected compensation: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour, plus benefits. Pay may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and experience.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

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