General Motors
2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - Driving Simulation, Automated Driving-Enabled Vehicles
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified.
- Education
- Pursuing an advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics-related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
About the job
Develop and evaluate immersive driving-simulation experiences and human-vehicle interfaces for automated driving-enabled vehicles, conducting user studies and publishing research findings.
What you'll do
- Develop simulation solutions and tools for vehicle interfaces and robotic systems; conduct user studies.
- Participate in government-funded research and document findings in internal and external publications.
- Support technology transfer and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external research organizations.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics-related field and currently enrolled as a student.
- Able to work full time (40 hours per week) during the summer.
- Hands-on experience building or writing software for a real-time simulator for autonomous systems and HMIs.
- Research experience in a listed or related field, plus strong theoretical, experimental, or software-programming skills.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2; hands-on experience with CAN bus communication.
- Experience with AI/Machine Learning or data analysis for engineering applications, or running driving-simulator user studies.
Tools
ROS, ROS 2, CAN bus
AI focus
May involve data analysis or AI/Machine Learning for engineering applications; these are preferred qualifications.
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