2026 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Integration (Bachelors Degree)

Description

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role ifyou willneed GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

To help facilitate administration of relocation stipend if you are selected and eligible, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This internship is categorized as hybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or asdeterminedby the team.

Locations:

Milford, Michigan

Warren, Michigan

About the Team:

The AV Systems, Sensing and Integration Teamis responsible fordeveloping, integrating, andvalidatingcutting-edgeassisted and automated driving capabilities across the entire vehicle lifecycle. Our organization delivers features end-to-end from early requirements and architectural design through full vehicle integration, calibration,validation,andglobal program launch.We combine deepexpertisein sensor hardware,perception, software features, and vehicle systems engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and customer-delighting driving experiences.

• Define use cases, feature & sensing system requirements, safety goals, performance metrics, and system interactions.

• Support system architecture development, including interface definitions and functional modeling.

• Collaborate with platform and software teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems.

• Prepare acceptance test plansensuringopen loop sensor performance.

• Defining dashboards and performing data mining activities and analytics

• Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches

• Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles.

• Evaluate system interactions acrosscomputeplatforms, ECUs, sensors, and actuators.

• Prepare and executefeature, sensor-level tests, and vehicle-level evaluation.

• Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches

• Develop calibrations both in vehicle and on the bench meet performance and regulatory requirements

• Execute performance and validation tests using simulation, bench (HIL/SIL)and on-road fleets.

• Document test results,consolidatefindings, and support root-cause investigations.

• Use simulation, modeling, and playback to replicate field issues and accelerate development cycles.

• Analyze system and sensor data to improve performance, robustness, and validation efficiency.

• Support creation of datasets, scenario libraries, and automated test pipelines on HIL & SIL.

• Strong interest in hardwareand systemdesign, automatedtesting,simulation,embedded systems, or related areas.

• Hands-on mindset: you enjoy building, testing, debugging, and learning through doing.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly.

• Comfortable working in a team and able to manage multiple tasks towards a deliverable.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor'sdegree in one of the following areas: Computer Science or Engineering(Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical,Chemicalor equivalent)

• Must be graduating between December 2026 and August 2027

• Coursework or project experience in Python orMatlabor embedded microcontrollers.

• Able to work fulltime,40 hoursper week

• Basic understanding of automotive control systems, ADAS features, sensors, or electronics.

• Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python

• Intent to return todegree-program after the completion of the internship.

• The monthly salary range for this role is $7,300 per month

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.

• Paid US GM Holidays

• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

• Result-based potential for growth within GM

• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers