Internship, Systems Integration Engineer, Thermal Systems (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Motors, Inc. 36 - 59 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Oct 05, 2026

What to Expect

Consider beforesubmittingan application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (endingapproximately May 2027or later, if available). 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 work40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

About the team:

The thermal systems software team is seeking a systems integration engineering intern who will support new development of vehicle thermal systems on all Tesla vehicles. The intern will assist with software development, integration, and validation for new vehicle features to meet Tesla's standards for safety and customer experience. Tesla thermal systems manage the temperature of critical powertrain systems like the battery, drive units, and charger. This role will focus on heating and cooling of the powertrain and vehicle cabin to deliver peak performance and efficiency. The intern will support initiatives to improve system robustness, introduce new hardware, enable new features, and refine overall performance by reviewing source code, root causing issues, and testing prototype implementations. What You'll Do

Assist design and development engineers to ensure subsystems meet requirements for specific vehicle functions

Support breakdown of feature requests into subsystem requirements and contribute to implementation and testing

Participate in validation strategy development and automated test coverage for firmware releases

Collaborate cross-functionally to understand hardware changes and support them in firmware

Analyze data and source code to help identify and debug system-level issues

Support manufacturing and service teams during feature rollout and issue diagnosis 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 between May 2027 - May 2028

Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices

Proven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automation

Experience with C/C++

Understanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug them

Experience with Python is preferred

Experience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is preferred

Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is preferred

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

$36.06 - $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. Notify me of jobs like this