Internship, Software Validation Engineer, Drive Systems: Embedded & Actuation (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Validation role in the Drive Systems: Embedded and Actuation team is pivotal in developing world-class tools and infrastructure for Hardware (HIL), Processor (PIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. This is an opportunity to directly influence the software that powers electric vehicles and ensure that it's of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Build cutting-edge validation infrastructure by creating automated Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems to ensure our software is rigorously tested and validated, delivering high confidence in every release
• Develop robust software tools by designing systems that support and streamline software development and testing, from scratch, empowering engineers to move faster and more effectively
• Develop models of physical systems to test firmware functionality against
• Create and execute board level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027
• Excellent proficiency in Python or C
• Validation, testing, and debugging experience is preferred
• Experience with Rust or VHDL is a plus
• Scripting skills in other common languages is a plus (Perl, Shell, Bash)
• Ability to read and understand circuit schematics, providing you with deeper insight into the hardware and system interactions a plus

Qualifications

• Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site
• Experience with automation frameworks and build tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Buck2 that enhance and streamline testing and development processes

Skills

• Python or C proficiency
• Rust or VHDL experience
• Scripting skills in Perl, Shell, Bash
• Automation framework and build tool experience (Jenkins, Docker, Buck2)
• Ability to read and understand circuit schematics

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance)
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation $42.07 - $58.89/hour + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.