General Motors

2027 Summer Intern - Systems/Calibration Engineer, ADAS Drive

General Motors • $97K — $104K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, etc.)
  • Experience with Python, Matlab, or embedded microcontrollers through coursework or projects
  • Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to Milford Proving Grounds
  • Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, with intent to return to studies post-internship

Responsibilities

  • Define use cases and system requirements for engineering projects
  • Support system architecture development and functional modeling
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems
  • Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles
  • Analyze system data to enhance performance and validation efficiency
  • Develop automated testing scripts for in-vehicle and bench testing
  • Document test results and support root-cause investigations

Benefits

  • Paid US GM Holidays
  • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
  • Opportunities for growth within GM
  • Networking events with company leaders and peers
Full Job Description
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need 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 benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Work Arrangement: On-Site: This internship is categorized as on-site. The selected intern is expected to report to the office 5 days a week. Locations: Milford, Michigan What You Will Do: We are hiring across multiple engineering and technical disciplines that collaborate and work with cross-functional teams. Opportunities available in systems engineering, system integration, automation and simulation development. System Engineering - 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 plans ensuring open loop sensor performance. - Defining dashboards and performing data mining activities and analytics - Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches Systems Integration and Calibration - Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles. - Evaluate system interactions across compute platforms, ECUs, sensors, and actuators. - Prepare and execute feature, 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, consolidate findings, and support root-cause investigations. Automation and simulation development - 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. What We're Looking For: - Strong interest in hardware and system design, automated testing, 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. Required Qualifications: - Working towards Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent) - Coursework or project experience in Python or Matlab or embedded microcontrollers. - Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week - Valid driver's license - Transportation to get to/from Milford Proving Grounds on a daily basis Preferred Qualifications: - 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 - Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 - Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship. Compensation: - The monthly salary range for this role is $8,100 - $8,700 per month - GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program. What you'll get from us (Benefits): - 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

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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