About the role#
As a Motorsports Aerodynamics Intern, you will join the GM Motorsports engineering organization. You will work alongside technical leaders on projects that connect high-performance racing with engineering innovation. This role focuses on aerodynamic development through computational fluid dynamics, physical testing, and data-driven modeling.
What you'll do#
- Improve CFD workflows, including CAD preparation, geometry cleanup, meshing, solver execution, and automated reporting.
- Develop tools for wind-tunnel testing, such as test planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data processing.
- Build and validate machine-learning or surrogate models to improve aerodynamic performance prediction and flow-field inference.
- Create AI-enabled tools to improve engineering productivity and support technical decision-making.
- Collaborate with engineers to define requirements, evaluate results, and communicate technical recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or computational science.
- Graduation date of September 2027 or later.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Experience developing CFD surrogate models, reduced-order models, or other data-driven methods.
- A foundation in mechanical design, aerodynamics, CFD, computer vision, three-dimensional generative design, machine learning, or scientific computing.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated engineering capability through research, coursework, or technical projects.
- Clear communication skills for both specialized and cross-functional audiences.
- Preferred experience includes deep-learning models, scientific programming, version control, CI/CD, high-performance computing, or wind-tunnel testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Concord, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (expected to be on-site at the Charlotte Technical Center at least three days per week).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start Dates: May 24th or June 14th, 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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