Internship, Electronic Design Engineer, Radio Frequency (Winter/Spring 2026) Job

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.

Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do Your application for the Electronic Design Engineering - Radio Frequency Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

• The Antenna team applies first-principles for the design, integration test, and production of antenna solutions in a fast paced product development environment.
  
  Connectivity is an important feature in all Tesla cars, and aim to further enhance the driving experience by providing access to features that require wireless data usage
  
  
• The Audio Software team is responsible for audio system integration and quality from transducers to software.
  
  The team aims to improve the audio quality in all automotive audio features
  
  
• The EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) team works on the product design, simulation, debugging, and testing for EMC for current and next generation vehicle programs and towards Tesla's vision of fully autonomous vehicles.
  
  The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team focuses in two core functions - product design and validation for EMC.
  
  We work closely with different teams like Electrical, Mechanical, vehicle integration, harness, and homologation to achieve quality and schedule targets.
  
  For the product design, we are responsible for the aspects of Electromagnetic compatibility in the electrical and mechanical development like filtering, shielding, and ESD protection.
  
  In addition, the team covers the EMC validation at the module level and vehicle level for radio noise, ESD, Radiated Emissions, Radiated Immunity, Conducted Emissions, Conducted Immunity, and homologation for regulatory compliance
  
  
• The Radio Turner team works on our on-going Radio Turner product development activities, which encompasses a wide variety of tasks.
  
  You will learn and apply the radio turner standards including architecture, hardware, software, and its function
  
  
• The Wireless Connectivity team focuses on developing high quality wireless technologies on various Tesla vehicle platforms.
  
  The role involves embedded software design, development and validation of wireless telematics systems across cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth technologies for Tesla vehicle platforms
  
  
• The Wireless Hardware team helps connect vehicles to users by exploring new technologies such as UWB, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
  
  You will be responsible for designing , developing, and testing hardware systems that enable seamless communication between vehicles and users

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Electromagnetics, Radio Frequency Engineering, Antenna Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 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
• Experience on using test and measurement equipment specially for radio frequency like spectrum analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, oscilloscopes, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, etc.
  
  
• Familiarity with an EM 3D design tool is a plus
• Data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits 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.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers