Tesla · 4 hours ago
Internship, Embedded Systems Engineer, Vehicle & Robotics Testing (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $55/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineering intern to join their Electronics Test and Automation Team. The intern will be responsible for designing and developing test hardware and software, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support high-volume electronics manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop Automated Test Equipment for functional test of PCBA & Low Voltage modules
Create production test specifications for electronic hardware
Read, interpret, and diagnose schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuits
Design and implement software to test the unit, and communicate with test equipment such as power supply, signal generators, DAQ, spectrum analyzer
Develop software drivers and framework to interface with PCBAs using CAN, LIN, Ethernet & USB
Collaborate with cross functional teams, hardware and software teams
Support bring-up, validation, and development of new hardware and systems at suppliers
Sustain existing testers at suppliers
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with software development, especially with Python and Golang
Hands-on experience debugging electronics
Experience/thorough understanding with the following protocols: JTAG, SWD, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, I2C, Ethernet
Experience working on testing hardware, software, or any integration work
Preferred
Familiarity with Linux distributions
Familiarity with Perl, Rust, or C/C++
Benefits
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
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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