Internship, System Validation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)
Tesla
Internship, System Validation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 243733 |
| Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |
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Tesla Energy is looking for an amazing engineer who is passionate about integration of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Perform firmware and control validation of next generation Tesla industrialenergy storage
Develop test infrastructure pipeline to validate functionality on various platform such as buck, Control HIL etc.
Develop and maintain test scripts to run automated firmware tests using Python libraries
Test execution for fw/sw feature validation with continuous feedback for feature documentation
Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware during system bring up, utility performance, and grid contingency test
Hands-on testing, debugging and troubleshooting on product hardware and software
Pursuiring a degree in Engineering or related field
Familiar with Python or C code
Exceptional analytical problem solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
Preferable knowledge of at least two power system modelling and HIL tools: PSCAD/EMTP-RV, RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT
Fluent with the embedded microprocessor design process: compilers, debuggers, and Git
Hands-on experience with electrical and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex product
Expert knowledge of at least two power system modelling and HIL tools: PSCAD/EMTP-RV, RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT
Experience to work with database with common tool (SQL, InflexDB, Grafana)
Comfortable with hands-on lab work including the use of scopes/logic analyzers, CAN tools as needed to support test validation
Fluent with the embedded microprocessor design process: compilers, debuggers, and Git
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- 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 time after 90 days of employment 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
$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.
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