2027 Summer Intern – IndyCar Trackside Engineering

generalmotors; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors’ IndyCar Trackside Engineering team at the Charlotte Technical Center is seeking a 2027 Summer Intern to help turn vehicle, simulation, and race-event data into actionable engineering insights and recommendations for the trackside organization. This role emphasizes data-driven analysis and clear technical communication.

You’ll work closely with race engineers and powertrain partners on performance analyses, tool development, and repeatable workflows, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in STEM fields listed.
• Graduating between Dec 2027 and Jun 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during summer.
• Able to work onsite at the Charlotte Technical Center.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vehicle-performance, telemetry, and data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare pre-event analyses, setup comparisons, and post-event summaries.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Assist investigations on vehicle dynamics, tire performance, fuel efficiency, strategy, and reliability.
• Communicate findings through concise presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with GM engineers while maintaining data quality and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, data science, applied mathematics, physics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

As a 2027 Summer Intern – IndyCar Trackside Engineering, you will support Chevrolet’s IndyCar competition program through data-driven vehicle-performance analysis, engineering preparation, and technical problem solving. Working from the Charlotte Technical Center, you will help convert vehicle, simulation, and race-event data into clear engineering insights and recommendations for the trackside engineering organization. This position does not require travel.

The Team:

The IndyCar Trackside Engineering group supports Chevrolet teams and internal engineering partners by preparing performance analyses, engineering tools, and technical recommendations for competition. The team works across vehicle performance, data analysis, race engineering, powertrain, strategy, and partner-team interfaces to identify performance opportunities and help deliver reliable, competitive race cars. The intern will contribute to trackside engineering activities from the Charlotte Technical Center and collaborate with experienced motorsports professionals.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze vehicle-performance, telemetry, simulation, and historical race data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support preparation of pre-event analyses, engineering reports, setup comparisons, and post-event summaries for the IndyCar program.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools, dashboards, and repeatable workflows using appropriate engineering and data-analysis methods.
• Assist with investigations involving vehicle dynamics, tire performance, fuel efficiency, race strategy, reliability, and other competition-relevant topics.
• Organize technical information and communicate findings clearly through concise presentations, written reports, and engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with race engineers, vehicle-performance engineers, powertrain partners, and internal GM engineering teams while maintaining data quality and confidentiality.
• Contribute to a safety-focused, disciplined, and continuous-improvement-oriented motorsports environment.

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in:

• mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, data science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field.

• Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
• Able to work onsite on a full-time basis at the Charlotte Technical Center.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle-performance analysis, motorsports, automotive engineering, or another high-performance engineering environment.
• Experience using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools to analyze and visualize engineering data.
• Coursework or project experience in vehicle dynamics, data acquisition, controls, powertrain, simulation, or race engineering.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, detail-oriented environment.
• Hands-on experience with engineering projects, laboratory testing, or technical data collection.

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.)

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Charlotte Technical Center on a full-time basis.

For eligible participants, to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Start dates for this internship role are May 24th & June 14th of 2027.

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