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About The Team
Join our team as an Application Engineering Intern, where you will play a pivotal role in the developing cybersecurity and networking applications for Megapack, Powerpack, and Industrial Batteries. In this dynamic position, you'll lead a variety of cross-functional projects, focusing on research, proof of concept, design, testing and validation of network and cybersecurity features. This internship is a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals who are pioneering technologies that will transform the energy landscape. If you are eager to take on challenges, learn from the best, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in the energy industry.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do

Enhancing testing capabilities for network and cybersecurity features by building new test beds or expanding existing infrastructure

Support gathering information for cybersecurity compliance initiatives and audits

Evaluate design options and product configurations via lab/onsite testing

Develop scripts to automate recurring test scenarios

What You'll Bring

Pursuing a degree in Computer, Electrical, or related field

Familiar with cybersecurity of industrial control systems and relevant Energy industry standards such as IEC 62443, and NERC-CIP

Familiar with Energy systems including devices such as meters, inverters, SCADA controllers, and network systems

Hands-on experience in lab testing network & cybersecurity features is desired

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Skilled with automation and programming languages like Python, C, C++, RUST, GO etc.

Benefits
Compensation and 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/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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