Internship, Security Analyst, Security & Intelligence (Winter/Spring 2027)

Internship Opportunity at TeslaThis position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately April 2027 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.Internship Programs at Tesla:The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success.About the Team:Security Intelligence Analysts are responsible for the protection of Tesla's intellectual property, reputation, trade secrets, and confidential information. This role will support proactive and reactive risk management projects, conduct limited technical signal review, and actively address internal and external threats to Tesla's intellectual property.ResponsibilitiesIP Protection - Support programs designed to reduce IP loss risk to Tesla crown jewel programsTraining and Awareness - Support ongoing training and awareness efforts, emphasizing information security/IP protection best practicesEnhanced background reviews - Support review of candidates for high-impact roles across the companySupport sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations into incidents of data loss and intellectual property theft, technology misuse, and conflict of interestSolve complex problems with data from multiple sources and make recommendations to leadership on the appropriate strategyComprehensive OSINT research– collect, analyze and disseminate OSINT data from a variety of sources. Identify potential security threats or trends to Tesla personnel and facilitiesRequirementsFinal year student working towards a degree in international relations, political science, or humanities related studies (this is a non-technical role)Able to work on site in Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CAProficiency in open-source researchComfort with ambiguity; the ability to change focus quickly due to shifting corporate prioritiesAbility to balance both school and internshipDemonstrate strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, take initiative and showcase curiosity, learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who is results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risksStrong communicator, both written and verbalThe highest level of integrity and honesty and the ability to protect sensitive confidential informationCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program