Internship, Systems Architecture & Integration Engineer, LV Architecture (Fall 2026)

Internship, Systems Architecture & Integration Engineer, LV Architecture (Fall 2026) Tesla Motors, Inc. 20.00 - 55.00 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Apr 14, 2026 What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue throughfall term (endingapproximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of12 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.

Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students:

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. What You'll Do What You'll Do 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 in the form of 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 What You'll Bring What You'll Bring 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 Understand and highlight nth order impacts of electrical, software, or process changes Understand and debug 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 Compensation and Benefits 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 $20.00 - $55.00/hour + 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.