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Internship, Validation Engineer, Crash Safety (Fall 2026)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$42.07–$58.89/hrInternship

About the role

The position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, is required for most internships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware simulation tooling in a Software in the Loop environment
  • Design and develop tooling for Hardware in the Loop testers
  • Create automated validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
  • Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical crash safety firmware
  • Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage

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

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Familiarity with C
  • Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
  • Experience with Rust is a plus
  • An understanding of analog and digital circuits
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
  • Experience with FPGAs is a plus

Qualifications

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with C

Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)

Experience with Rust is a plus

An understanding of analog and digital circuits

Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team

Experience with FPGAs is a plus

Skills

  • Python
  • C
  • Rust (plus)
  • Automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
  • Version control (Git)
  • Continuous integration
  • FPGAs (plus)

Benefits

  • Medical plans
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

$42.07 - $58.89/hour + benefits

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