Internship, Industrial Security Engineer, Information Security (Fall 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August/September 2026 and continue through fall (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). 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.

About the Team:

The IndustrialSecurityisaspecialized team focusedon operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and cyber-physical systems (CPS),supporting a wide range of cybersecurity projects and initiatives globally.The team is looking for a versatileintern toassistwith an assembly of projects.

The role is a blend between technicalengineer, securityanalyst, and industry compliance.

The ideal candidate willdemonstratea cybersecurity passion within their chosen engineering field (or similar), able to work autonomously, is results driven, excels in documentation and presentation, with the ability to extract requirements and apply it to assessments or engagements.

• Apply regulations,standardsand industry best practice to a wide range of project engagements

• Develop AI tooling aligned with teamobjectives

• Perform analysisonsoftware, hardware, and network architecture toidentifysecurity deficiencies

• Develop andmaintainreporting and key metrics for program maturity

• Assistwith operational maintenance and lab testing

• Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity and/or an engineering related field of study with a graduation date between 2026-2027

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Familiar with cybersecurity and/or safety regulations and standards within engineering or critical infrastructure fields

• Strong understanding of secure architecture, attack surface reduction, and risk assessments

• Knowledgeable in operational technology, industrial controlsystemsor cyber-physical systems

• Knowledgeable in various critical infrastructure industries

• Experience in one or more: Python, Go, C, Rust, Bash, PowerShell

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