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Internship, High Voltage Battery Management Systems Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2026)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
36.06 - 56.13 USD
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 30, 2025
What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success. As an Integration Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for ensuring firmware support for new battery management features and new hardware are designed, implemented, and tested to achieve Tesla's standards for safety and customer experience. Battery Management Systems are comprised of the controllers and firmware that monitor the battery, ensure it is delivering the most power and energy possible while maximizing capacity retention over life. BMS integration engineers are responsible for the performance of algorithms that predict available power and energy, and functions that ensure optimal charging, effective thermal management and high voltage safety monitoring. What You'll Do Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions Break down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla's firmware release schedule Utilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirements Develop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releases Work 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 platforms Develop 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 cycles Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutions Work with manufacturing and with service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle components What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2026 - May 2027 Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices Experience with C or C++ required, Python is a plus Thorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals - and ability to apply them to automotive concepts Ability to read and understand electrical schematics Experience with CAN and Ethernet networking is a plus Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plus Compensation and Benefits 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) 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 - $56.13/hour + 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.