Aerodynamics Thermal Engineering Internship (May 2026)

Internship opportunity in Aerodynamics and Thermal Engineering at Tesla, focusing on HVAC and refrigeration system design and simulation in Fremont, CA.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and conduct hands-on experiments with HVAC and refrigeration components and system prototypes
• Perform 1D modeling and CFD simulation (single phase and multiphase) of thermal components such as heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, blowers, flow distribution, and power electronics
• Develop and validate thermal and fluid models for hardware and controls optimization
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers in Aerodynamics and Thermal Engineering
• Contribute to the system-level thermal architecture of radiators, heat exchangers, compressors, fans, pumps, and blowers for Tesla vehicles

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or related degree program
• First-principles physics understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrical fundamentals
• Experience designing, testing, or characterizing refrigeration components and systems
• Experience developing refrigeration component and system numerical models
• Experience with electronics cooling
• Proficiency in numerical simulation software such as STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, FloTHERM, or Ansys Icepak

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $50.00 plus benefits
• Medical plans including Aetna PPO and HSA options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with orthodontic coverage and $0 payroll contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts

Training & Development

Tesla provides training, mentorship, resources, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects that enhance technical, professional, and personal growth.

How to Apply

Applicants should be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time (40 hours/week) on-site starting May 2026 through summer term. International students must verify work authorization and ability to work full-time on-site before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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