Job Description
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery and solar technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energy in the future. As part of the Safety Architecture team, you will be doing multi-fidelity fire and combustion models and test planning for validation of the models to make Tesla Energy products world class. This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing, and service and requires the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to model, design, and validate battery thermal safety scenarios and design protections that are at the core of Tesla’s success. Our team is small, committed, fast moving and we believe a diverse team of motivated individuals can accomplish almost anything. We are problem solvers, team players and game changers. If this sounds like you, Tesla just might be the place to make your mark.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
What You'll Do Develop combustion, heat transfer, and air flow models to simulate system performance in thermal fault scenariosDevelop and execute component safety and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate models and product adherence to requirementsWork with interdisciplinary team to create realistic models and test plans, guiding product design with clear technical documentation to help drive and optimize next generation safety and functionality in mass-production stationary storage systems
What You'll Bring Experience modeling combustion events including fire modelingDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related fieldStrong fundamentals in combustion, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanicsDemonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problemsPassion for renewable energy
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
Expected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours,