About the role#
Join the General Motors Research and Development team as a summer intern supporting the Vehicle Defense Research group. You will contribute to applied research, modeling, and technology development for defense and military systems. You will work alongside experienced researchers and engineers to evaluate emerging technologies and translate research concepts into practical applications for federal and defense customers.
What you'll do#
- Support research planning and execution across defense-focused modeling and simulation activities.
- Define project objectives, conduct technical analysis, and document methods and results.
- Develop, update, or apply models and simulations for defense and automotive applications.
- Assist with data analysis, experimentation, testing, and evaluation of vehicle or system performance.
- Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, program managers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Research emerging defense, mobility, autonomy, and vehicle technologies.
- Prepare technical presentations, research summaries, and project reports.
- Participate in technical reviews to communicate progress, risks, and recommendations.
- Support research partnerships with universities, government, and national laboratories.
- Follow requirements for export controls, intellectual property, and controlled unclassified information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an advanced degree program (Masters or PhD) in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027.
- Demonstrated experience in areas such as modeling and simulation, vehicle systems, autonomous systems, robotics, controls, human-machine interaction, power systems, electrification, or systems engineering.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level.
- Preferred: Currently pursuing a Ph.D. and holding an active U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred: Experience with programming, data analysis, numerical methods, or simulation tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires reporting to the Warren office at least three times per week).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: This role does not offer immigration sponsorship.
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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