Validation Intern

Job Description

About the Role
The Validation role in the Drive Systems: Embedded and Actuation team is pivotal in developing world-class tools and infrastructure for Hardware (HIL), Processor (PIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. This is an opportunity to directly influence the software that powers electric vehicles and ensure that it’s of the highest quality by crafting the systems that test, validate, and scale the embedded software at the core of innovative electric drive systems.

What You’ll Do
• Build cutting-edge validation infrastructure by creating automated Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems to ensure our software is rigorously tested and validated, delivering high confidence in every release
• Develop robust software tools by designing systems that support and streamline software development and testing, from scratch, empowering engineers to move faster and more effectively
• Develop models of physical systems to test firmware functionality against
• Automate manual processes such as regression testing, ensuring that our testing procedures are not only efficient but also repeatable, accurate, and reliable
• Create and execute board level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
• Have excellent proficiency in Python or C
• Are actively enrolled in an academic program
• Can work a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site

Bonus Qualifications
• Have validation, testing, and debugging experience
• Have experience with Rust or VHDL
• Have scripting skills in other common languages (Perl, Shell, Bash)
• Have experience with automation frameworks and build tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Buck2 that enhance and streamline testing and development processes
• Have the ability to read and understand circuit schematics, providing you with deeper insight into the hardware and system interactions

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Position expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available
• Compensation: $42.07 – $58.89/hour + benefits
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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