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Internship, Systems Architecture & Integration Engineer, LV Architecture (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$20–$55/hrInternship

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, is required. This internship is for students actively enrolled in an academic program; recent graduates should apply for full-time positions. International students using CPT must confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

About the role

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to contribute to projects critical to their team’s success.

Responsibilities

  • Distill system-level requirements into quantifiable constraints and actionable discussions for hardware and software teams
  • Host cross-functional systems design discussions with electrical, software, manufacturing, mechanical design, and service teams
  • Translate systems design discussions into design documents, including system block diagrams, functional requirements, and performance requirements
  • Define system hardware and software interfaces
  • Develop early system prototypes to de-risk new technologies
  • Execute initial system bring-up and integration testing at the vehicle level to validate system design assumptions

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
  • Hands-on technical experience debugging complex subsystems involving network microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
  • Ability to understand and highlight nth-order impacts of electrical, software, or process changes
  • Experience debugging hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment
  • Ability to read and interpret C/C++ or similar embedded systems languages
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with a $0 payroll contribution option
  • 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 is $20.00 - $55.00/hour + benefits. Pay may vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Schedule

  • Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • On-site
  • Minimum 12-week commitment

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