About the role#
General Motors is seeking a Research and Development Intern to join the Connected Experience and Agentics System Research Lab for the Summer 2027 term. This position focuses on the design and development of technologies related to vehicle displays and optics. You will work on research plans that span concept generation, implementation, and validation.
What you'll do#
- Conduct experiments to collect data and validate research ideas within the lab.
- Document your findings and present results to the team.
- Manage technical assignments centered on optics and display systems.
- Develop research plans from initial concept through to final validation.
- Collaborate with peers, management, and external organizations to advance project goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD or second-year Master’s program in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
- Research experience in ray tracing simulation.
- Programming proficiency in Python or MATLAB.
- Modeling experience using Zemax or Lumerical.
- Research background in areas such as free form optics, waveguides, spatial light modulation, holography, or displays.
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires reporting to the site at least three times per week).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Note: This role is subject to export control restrictions and requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person. General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
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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