General Motors
Entry Level - Driving Simulation Researcher – Automated Driving-Enabled Vehicles
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- No number of years specified.
- Education
- 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 role requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
About the job
Develop and evaluate immersive driving-simulator studies and tools for automated-driving vehicles, then document and transfer research findings.
What you'll do
- Develop simulation solutions and tools for automated-driving experiences and human-vehicle interfaces.
- Conduct user studies and participate in government-funded research.
- Document findings in publications and support technology transfer through cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a STEM-related field.
- Must be graduating between August 2026 and June 2027 and able to work full time, 40 hours per week.
- 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 robotics framework; hands-on experience with CAN bus communication.
- Experience with data analysis or AI/Machine Learning for engineering applications, or running driving-simulator user studies.
Tools
ROS, ROS 2, CAN bus
AI focus
Preferred experience includes data analysis or AI/Machine Learning for engineering applications.
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