Tesla · 4 weeks ago
Internship, Powertrain Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Summer 2026)
PALO ALTO, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$36.06/hr - $56.12/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative powertrain control systems. The Powertrain Controls Engineer Intern will work on designing and implementing control algorithms that ensure optimal torque delivery in Tesla vehicles while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop control-oriented models of powertrain systems for analysis and estimation
Work with Vehicle Dynamics Engineers to ensure sensing, actuation, and algorithm designs can deliver the desired vehicle dynamics attributes
Develop and implement control algorithms to maximize system capability and flexibility
Develop and implement estimation and monitoring algorithms to maximize system safety and reliability
Work with Firmware/Integration Engineers to test, debug, and calibrate the algorithms in simulation and in car
Ensure stability and performance of the algorithms using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools, in the vehicle at proving grounds and in the customer fleet
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar with a graduation date between August 2026 – May 2027
Background in first principles linear systems analysis, state-estimation, and control design
Basic understanding of the physics of electric drivetrains, and chassis actuators like brakes, steering, suspensions, etc
Good proficiency with engineering development tools like Matlab/Simulink/Python
Basic proficiency with software development in C/C++
Preferred
Real world experience with vehicle dynamics performance characteristics
Benefits
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 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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