Job Description
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This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
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About the team
As a Firmware Validation Engineer on the Thermal & HVAC firmware team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate testing and coverage reporting of embedded code running on Tesla vehicle products. In addition, the role includes designing and maintaining embedded hardware and software test environments that simulate real world system interactions and report automated results on a regular basis.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.
Responsibilities - Writing code and developing scenarios to test coverage of component requirements using hardware and software in the loop testing environments using Python
- Maintaining a suite of regression tests to ensure software functionality for each release of vehicle software
- Communicating with developers, mechanical and electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test coverage and documentation
- Creating and updating tests for new features and technology
- Developing clear and concise test reports
- Maintaining automated test infrastructure
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 2025-December 2026
- Programming language experience with Python and/or C
- Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
- Ability to use programming languages to implement complex data structures and algorithms
- Strong physics, thermal, and/or mechanical understanding
- Experience developing tests with reusable code
- Hands on experience with various motor types (brushed, brushless, steppers) and sensor types (analog, digital encoders) is a plus
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
Expected Compensation $36.06 - $56.12 + 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Tesla Motors
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