Low Voltage Power Systems Integration Engineer Intern

Job Description

Internship, Systems Integration Engineer Low Voltage Power Management, Vehicle Firmware (Fall 2026) | Tesla

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site internship at Tesla, a company dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy through electric vehicles, battery storage, and solar products. This role matters because it involves leading the design and development of critical low voltage power distribution, network management, and low voltage battery management systems. Interns will contribute to the functionality and performance of low voltage power distribution systems throughout the product lifecycle, influencing the next generations of Tesla vehicles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Palo Alto, CA
• Pay: $42–$58 hourly
• Team: Low Voltage Power Systems Integration Engineers within the Vehicle Software organization
• Mission: Lead the design and development of low voltage power distribution, network management, and low voltage battery management systems, driving new technology for future Tesla vehicles.
• Tech Stack: C/C++, Embedded systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Architect: Design vehicle low voltage power systems, including power distribution, power management, and network management solutions.
• Define: Translate vehicle product requirements into specific software and hardware requirements, and establish system hardware and software interfaces.
• Lead: Drive the system behavior design for low voltage power distribution products and features from concept to implementation.
• Debug: Bring up and troubleshoot early software and hardware prototypes, ensuring systems meet requirements and supporting validation teams in testing strategies.
• Analyze: Perform field data analytics to identify areas for improvement in system behaviors and overall performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Experience: Must have a graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027, with prior experience in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Skills: Strong foundational understanding of Electrical Engineering, alongside the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.