Internship, Thermal & HVAC Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, known for innovation in automotive and sustainable energy solutions.
$75,000 - $105,000
Embedded
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
AI · Automotive

Description For Internship, Thermal & HVAC Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern on the Thermal & HVAC software team at Tesla, you will play a crucial role in accelerating the delivery and refinement of Tesla-designed thermal systems for new and existing vehicle products. Your responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and implementing firmware for various motors, actuators, and sensors in the thermal system. You'll also contribute to developing user-facing features to enhance the accuracy and intuitiveness of the cabin HVAC system.

The thermal management system is one of the biggest energy consumers in an electric vehicle, making your contributions vital in improving vehicle efficiency and changing perceptions of electric vehicles. You'll deliver high-quality embedded code for Tesla controllers and production lines, joining a team that pushes the technology envelope in an open, collaborative, and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing, enhancing, and debugging behaviors for coolant, refrigerant, and cabin HVAC systems
  • Driving firmware development in C for real-time embedded environments
  • Hands-on hardware bring-up and component validation
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams
  • Developing requirements for new thermal system features, diagnostics, and algorithms
  • Communicating complex technical concepts to management
  • Implementing continuous improvements and best practices

This internship is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through May 2025 or into Summer 2025 if available. The position requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site commitment. International students should consult their school regarding CPT authorization for full-time work.

Join Tesla's Internship Program, where you'll grow technically, professionally, and personally while working on critical projects alongside experienced professionals. This is your chance to contribute to revolutionary technology and shape the future of electric vehicles.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Thermal & HVAC Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

  • Develop, enhance and debug behaviors for coolant, refrigerant and cabin HVAC systems
  • Drive firmware development in C for real-time embedded environments
  • Perform hardware bring-up and component validation
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams
  • Develop requirements for new thermal system features, diagnostics, and algorithms
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to management
  • Implement continuous improvements and best practices

Requirements For Internship, Thermal & HVAC Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with graduation date between April 2025-December 2026
  • Proficiency in C and real-time embedded environments
  • Strong software fundamentals including firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
  • Experience with microcontroller peripherals (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with various motor types and sensor types (preferred)
  • Experience reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
  • Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers

Benefits For Internship, Thermal & HVAC Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up Childcare
  • Parenting Support Resources
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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