Vehicle Reliability, Intern

About the role#

The Reliability team ensures that autonomous vehicle hardware performs safely and robustly across real-world conditions. This on-site internship offers the opportunity to work alongside the AV Hardware Engineering team at Nuro HQ in Mountain View and the vehicle modification facility in San Jose. You will contribute to reliability strategies for sensors, compute platforms, and vehicle-integrated hardware while partnering with cross-functional teams to identify risks and validate design durability.

What you'll do#

• Support reliability test planning, setup, execution, and documentation for AV hardware systems.
• Assist with CAD design of sensor integration components, test fixtures, and fit-check parts using NX and Teamcenter.
• Build, modify, and maintain hands-on test setups, prototype assemblies, and validation hardware.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data to support issue investigation, design improvements, and validation decisions.
• Support failure investigations by documenting test conditions and hardware observations, and assist with structured root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve hardware robustness.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in the design, assembly, debugging, and testing of electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with lab and prototyping environments, including the development of test setups and the use of electrical fabrication tools.
• Competency with bench-level measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and DAQs.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical hardware integration, including power distribution, signal integrity, connectors, and cable harnessing.

Location & details#

• Locations: Mountain View, CA and San Jose, CA.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.