Validation Engineer Intern

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:   

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.   

About the team: 

The Crash Safety Software team is looking for a software engineering intern to develop simulation and test infrastructure critical to releasing safety critical software with high confidence. This role will involve using core software tooling expertise to validate embedded controllers in a virtual simulation environment through Tesla’s state-of-the-art Software in the Loop (SIL) infrastructure, along with testing physical ECU hardware through Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testers.   

The Crash Safety Firmware team develops and integrates airbag controller functionality that makes Tesla’s vehicles the safest on the road. Join the growing team to tackle our mission to improve real-world crash safety through smart engineering and ambitious innovation using insights gathered from our global connected vehicle fleet as well as our state-of-the-art crash lab. You will solve some of the most ambiguous and challenging problems in the industry while working alongside deeply knowledgeable engineers from different disciplines, in a fast-paced environment, using cutting-edge software development tools and practices.  

Job Responsibilities

• Develop firmware simulation tooling in a Software in the Loop environment  
• Design and develop tooling for Hardware in the Loop testers   
• Create automated validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests   
• Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical crash safety firmware   
• Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage   

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2027 – May 2028 
• Proficiency in Python  
• Familiarity with C 
• Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)   
• Experience with Rust is a plus  
• An understanding of analog and digital circuits   
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team   
• Experience with FPGAs is a plus