Internship, Integration Engineer, Access Control Systems (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Motors, Inc. 50 - 59 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 03, 2026

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.

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If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla 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 experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success. About the Team TheAccess Control SystemsIntegration Engineer Internis responsible formaintainingour leading position in the industry by providing the most seamless vehicle access control experience to our customers. This role willbe responsible forevaluating future technologies as well as ensuring current production systems work flawlessly, by collaborating with various cross-functional teams, including design (software, electrical and mechanical), validation, manufacturing, service, and program management.

Access control systemsengineersare responsible forthe overall functionality and performance of keys and security systems throughout the product life cycle. This role will be working withvarious wireless technologies (for example, BLE, UWB, and NFC) in combination with iOS, Android, and other custom devices, as well as continued optimization of the systems in the context of many vehicle platforms and connected backend services. What You'll Do

Design prototypes to evaluatenew 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 developingcomponentand 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 What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date betweenMay2027 -May2028

Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Experience with low power wireless networks, preferably Bluetooth Low Energy orUltra WideBand

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

Excellent data analysis skills to evaluate performance of a system and improve design

Understanding of hardware and software development processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > 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 (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 to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$50.06 - $58.89 + 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.