Internship, Electronic Design Engineer, Radio Frequency (Winter/Spring 2027)

LPU Batangas; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision plans

401(k) and stock participation

Employee discounts and perks program

Sick and vacation time; holidays and F

Flex time for salaried positions

Back-up childcare resources

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Family-building, fertility, adoption,

Job summary

Tesla is seeking students currently enrolled in RF/EME or related degree programs to contribute to cross‑functional teams involved in antenna design, audio systems, EMC validation, and wireless hardware.

You will work with experts across antenna, audio, EMC, and wireless teams to learn hands‑on skills in RF design, measurements, and system integration for automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to Electromagnetics, Radio Frequency Engineering, Antenna Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Antenna team on design, integration, testing, and production of antenna solutions to enhance wireless connectivity in Tesla vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Audio Software team to integrate and improve audio system quality from transducers to software.
• Support the EMC team in product design, simulation, debugging, and testing for electromagnetic compatibility, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, vehicle integration, harness, and homologation teams.
• Contribute to Radio Turner product development, including architecture, hardware, software, and functionality.
• Assist the Audio Engineering team in designing and testing electrical audio systems, conducting acoustic simulations, and evaluating sound quality and speech intelligibility.
• Participate with the Wireless Hardware team in designing, developing, and testing hardware systems for vehicle-user communication technologies such as UWB, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

Skills

Python/numpy

MATLAB

C/C++

Data analysis

DSP concepts

Acoustics knowledge

Report writing

Education

RF/EME degree candidate

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Arbitrary waveform generators

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with the Antenna team on design, integration, testing, and production of antenna solutions to enhance wireless connectivity in Tesla vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Audio Software team to integrate and improve audio system quality from transducers to software.
• Support the EMC team in product design, simulation, debugging, and testing for electromagnetic compatibility, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, vehicle integration, harness, and homologation teams.
• Contribute to Radio Turner product development, including architecture, hardware, software, and functionality.
• Assist the Audio Engineering team in designing and testing electrical audio systems, conducting acoustic simulations, and evaluating sound quality and speech intelligibility.
• Participate with the Wireless Hardware team in designing, developing, and testing hardware systems for vehicle-user communication technologies such as UWB, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to Electromagnetics, Radio Frequency Engineering, Antenna Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related fields.
• Strong skills in Python/numpy, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with radio frequency, analog, and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PCB design and component selection.
• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment for radio frequency such as spectrum analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators.
• Knowledge of EM 3D design tools is a plus.
• Basic understanding of acoustics and acoustic measurement best practices.
• Understanding of digital signal processing principles including digital audio format filtering.
• Skills in data analysis, report writing, and presentations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical plans with options including $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans, including options with $0 payroll contribution.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account contributions when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 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, paid holidays, and flex time for salaried positions.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected compensation ranges from $20.00 to $50.00 per hour plus benefits, varying based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.