Systems Engineering Intern

Santa Clara, CA

US Internships – Safety and Systems /

Intern /

On-site

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

The Systems and Safety team is responsible to support development of agentic tooling for Systems Engineering (SE) applications including systems level analysis, requirements derivation and test plan management.

Responsibilities:

Support development of SE tools for internal and external applications.
Development of AI chatbot-like interfaces for general database interrogation.
Develop an agentic coding prototype (e.g., a multi-agent system or specialized LLM tool) to rebuild and automate a high-impact SE process step, such as requirements traceability, automated test case generation from requirements, or validation documentation.
Document the proposed 'rebuilt' SE process and provide a technical specification for scaling the agentic prototype.

Required Skills:

Actively enrolled in a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related Engineering study
Previous experience or research with Autonomous Driving, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) or Robotics
Proficiency in Python and C++, using linux based tools preferred, but not necessary
Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

Working knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF etc)
Experience with vehicle level control software for powertrain, battery, chassis, etc.
Knowledge of vehicle communication networks/protocols

$19 - $65 an hour

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.

Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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