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Internship, Access Control Systems Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, grasp Electrical Engineering basics, know low power wireless tech, and be skilled in Python and C/C++. Strong debugging, prototyping, and communication skills are essential.
  • You will design prototypes, debug software and hardware, convert user needs into requirements, lead software architecture, support testing plans, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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
  • Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with low power wireless networks, preferably Bluetooth Low Energy or Ultra Wide Band
  • Proficient in Python
  • Strong C/C++ comprehension
  • Excellent at hands-on debugging complex systems involving network microprocessors
  • Experience prototyping embedded systems involving handling hardware and wiring
  • Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
  • Understanding of hardware and software development processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design prototypes to evaluate new technologies
  • Bring-up and debug early software and hardware prototypes through characterizing the systems and ensuring systems perform to requirements
  • Turn user behaviors and experience for the access control systems into actionable software and hardware requirements
  • Lead software architecture design of access control products and features
  • Support validation teams in developing component and system level test plans to meet product requirements
  • Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment of products or features
  • Perform field data analysis to improve design and performance of the system
  • Help various cross-functional teams understand how their systems and related decisions impact different vehicle systems

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the internship?

The internship is expected to start around August or September 2025.

How long is the internship program?

The internship program lasts for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, through the Fall term, potentially continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available.

Is this internship suitable for recent graduates?

No, this internship is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

Are international students eligible to apply for this internship?

Yes, international students can apply, but they should consult their school regarding their ability to work 40 hours per week on-site, particularly if their work authorization is through CPT.

What fields of study should applicants be pursuing?

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2025 and December 2026.

What are the key responsibilities of the internship role?

Key responsibilities include designing prototypes to evaluate new technologies, debugging software and hardware prototypes, turning user behaviors into actionable requirements, supporting validation teams, and performing field data analysis.

What technical skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include comfort with electrical engineering fundamentals, experience with low power wireless networks (preferably BLE or UWB), proficiency in Python, strong comprehension of C/C++, and hands-on debugging experience with complex systems.

Will interns receive compensation?

Yes, interns will be compensated at a rate of $36.06 - $56.12 per hour, plus benefits.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Benefits for full-time interns include medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) options, employee stock purchase plans, paid holidays, and more.

Is there an opportunity for ongoing employment after the internship?

Interns may have the opportunity to continue into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.