Validation Engineer Intern

Job Description

<p>Consider before submitting an application:   </p><p>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. </p><p>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.   </p><p>About the Team:</p><p>The Body Controls Validation team ensures the quality and reliability of firmware, sensing, and control systems that bring Tesla vehicles to life. From powered doors and seats to liftgates, windows, wipers, mirrors, and sophisticated interior and exterior lighting systems, we validate the embedded software that powers every tactile interaction customers have with their vehicles. </p><p>You'll be at the forefront of self-driving technology, validating user behaviors and interactions for our next-generation fully autonomous vehicle platform. Your work ensures computer vision systems continuously see the world through clean lenses, doors respond seamlessly and safely to user interactions, and interior lighting creates customizable ambiance. </p><p>This is a small, passionate, fast-moving team where your validation work directly protects customer safety and experience. Join a group of deeply knowledgeable Engineers who build some of the most comprehensive test infrastructure in the industry, using cutting-edge automation tools and practices to deliver exceptional reliability and performance. </p>