About the role#
The Optimus electronics team develops the electrical systems for our humanoid robot, including power conversion for actuators, motors, sensors, and battery systems. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to design the electrical "cardiovascular, sensory, and nervous" systems of the robot. This role covers the full design cycle, from initial schematics to production support.
What you'll do#
- Own the end-to-end development process, including requirement definition, simulation, schematic capture, board layout, and manufacturing iteration.
- Bring up, integrate, and validate circuit functionality.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, motor control, and PCB layout teams to design robotic hardware.
- Debug hardware interactions across various systems.
- Document design requirements, calculations, and validation results.
- Iterate on designs as product features and requirements evolve.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics degree program with a graduation date between May and December 2027.
- Experience with power electronics, power supplies, and high or low voltage systems.
- Proficiency in circuit board design, preferably using Altium.
- Strong grasp of analog and digital circuits, including MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, and I2C.
- Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Bluetooth, LIN, or Ethernet.
- Ability to use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
- Experience shipping high-volume circuit boards.
- Basic programming skills, with a preference for Python.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter and Spring 2027.
- Work Modality: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, on-site position.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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