Internship, Powertrain Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Fall 2026)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$104,000 - $122,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-02
Responsibilities
- Develop control-oriented models of powertrain systems for analysis and estimation.
- Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics Engineers to ensure effective sensing and actuation designs.
- Develop and implement control algorithms to maximize system capability and flexibility.
- Create estimation and monitoring algorithms to enhance system safety and reliability.
- Work with Firmware/Integration Engineers to test and calibrate algorithms in simulations and vehicles.
- Ensure algorithm stability and performance using SIL and HIL tools.
- Build tools for visualization and simulation to streamline the controls development process.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.
- Background in first principles linear systems analysis and control design.
- Basic understanding of electric drivetrains and chassis actuators.
- Proficiency with engineering development tools like Matlab/Simulink/Python.
- Basic proficiency with software development in C/C++.
- Real-world experience with vehicle dynamics performance characteristics is preferred.
- Graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027.
