General Motors
2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - Energy and Propulsion Systems Architecture
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- Pursuit of an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including sponsorship or other immigration support for work authorization.
About the job
Supports research and engineering studies, simulations, and laboratory testing to evaluate vehicle-level energy storage and propulsion systems for future electrified vehicles.
What you'll do
- Run and interpret vehicle-level propulsion and energy simulations, analyze system-level measures, and assess architecture tradeoffs.
- Assist with battery cell, module, and pack testing; process test and simulation data and compare experimental results with model predictions.
- Document and present technical findings, diagrams, requirements, and test summaries while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- Pursuing an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a listed or related engineering discipline.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
- Willing to work in a laboratory and engineering test environment.
Nice to have
- Coursework, research, or project experience in battery systems, electrochemistry, energy storage, electric propulsion, or related areas.
- Experience with engineering modeling, simulation, or data analysis using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Excel, or comparable tools.
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Excel
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