Internship, Radio Frequency Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. 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 Energy Low Voltage Electrical Engineering and RF team designs the eyes, ears, and brains of Tesla s Vehicle & Optimus charging and residential/industrial energy storage products. This skilled and motivated individual will keep pushing this evolving industry forward by designing wireless/wired communication systems, circuits to ensure user safety, energy metering, thermal controls, relay controls for grid connection, and much more.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

• Assist in the design and development of RF hardware/system and/or antenna design for energy-related products
• Conduct RF performance testing and develop scripts to automate testing, data parsing, plotting, and analysis of large dataset
• Participate in modeling and simulating component level and product level EM simulations
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical and design-related challenges
• Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Coursework in RF/Wireless Communication Systems, Microwave Engineering, and Signal Processing
• Strong knowledge of RF transmission lines, impedance matching, RF circuits, and antenna theory
• Ability to write Python code or use similar tools for automating RF measurements
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST
• Understanding of system-level RF parameters (e.g., power, sensitivity, throughput)
• Exposure to PCB design tools like Altium is a plus

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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 (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

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.