General Motors
2027 Summer Intern - Research & Development - Energy and Propulsion Controls
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- Pursuit of an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, controls engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants who will need sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Supports research and engineering of vehicle energy, propulsion, and thermal-control strategies through modeling, simulation, data analysis, testing, and documentation.
What you'll do
- Develop and evaluate control strategies and models for propulsion, energy management, and thermal systems.
- Run simulations, analyze system and test data, and support verification and validation of control strategies.
- Document and present technical findings while collaborating with researchers and engineers.
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, engineering test, or vehicle-development environment, as applicable.
Nice to have
- Coursework, research, or project experience in controls, thermal systems, energy management, batteries, electric propulsion, or related areas.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica, GT-SUITE, or comparable modeling and simulation tools.
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica, GT-SUITE, CAN, LIN
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