Tesla · 4 hours ago
Internship, Cybersecurity Network Applications Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking an Application Engineering Intern to develop cybersecurity and networking applications for their energy products. The intern will enhance testing capabilities, support cybersecurity compliance initiatives, and evaluate design options through lab testing.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Enhancing testing capabilities for network and cybersecurity features by building new test beds or expanding existing infrastructure
Support gathering information for cybersecurity compliance initiatives and audits
Evaluate design options and product configurations via lab/onsite testing
Develop scripts to automate recurring test scenarios
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Computer, Electrical, or related field
Familiar with cybersecurity of industrial control systems and relevant Energy industry standards such as IEC 62443, and NERC-CIP
Familiar with Energy systems including devices such as meters, inverters, SCADA controllers, and network systems
Hands-on experience in lab testing network & cybersecurity features is desired
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Skilled with automation and programming languages like Python, C, C++, RUST, GO etc
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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