Internship, NVH Digital Signal Processing Engineer (Fall 2026)

What To ExpectConsider before submitting an application:This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.What You'll DoDevelop next-generation Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) algorithms from first principles, then push performance to the physical limit Tune and validate algorithms for deployment into production fleet Perform feasibility analysis for design, manufacturing, assembly and service processes What You'll BringCurrently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing or a related fieldDeep understanding of Digital Signal Processing, from mathematical derivations to code implementation Strong programming skill in Matlab and C Understanding of acoustics and vibration as applied to automotive NVH Excellent understanding of adaptive filtering (FxLMS), MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) systems, acoustic transfer function measurement, FIR filter design Familiarity to version control software like git is a plus Demonstrated ability to deliver analysis on difficult projects with tight timing constraints Excellent written and verbal communication; effective both independently and across teams  BenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAs 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 programExpected Compensation$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefitsPay 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., Tesla