What To Expect
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About The Team
Drive Systems encompasses all aspects of safe and precise torque production. This includes integration of autopilot features such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, smooth and safe application of power to the wheels, hill hold and one pedal driving, thermal management, and the overall mapping of drive power request to motor power. The drive systems integration engineer intern will be responsible for ensuring firmware support for new vehicle features and new hardware are designed, implemented, and tested to achieve Tesla’s standards for safety and customer experience.
What You'll Do
Support the design new cross-functional features that require coordination between various ECUs and devicesWork cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware – both in manufacturing and for customer use – so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platformsDevelop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cyclesUtilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirementsSupport the development of overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releasesDig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutionsWork with manufacturing and service teams to ensure the function(s) are released on time and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issuesDevelop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle components
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2025-December 2026Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallelHands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devicesProven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team’s efficiency through automationExperience with C or C++ required. Candidate must have strong comprehension but need not be fluentExperience with Python desiredAbility to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged eventsThorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive conceptsUnderstanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug themExperience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is a plusExperience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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
Expected Compensation
$36.06 - $50.48/hour, depending on level + 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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