2027 Summer Intern, Radar Hardware Development Engineer, ASD

General Motors Corporation; Milford Charter Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GM Holidays

Vehicle Discount Program

Intern events

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Radar Hardware Development Engineer Intern to support the development and evaluation of radar hardware for next-generation safety and automated driving capabilities. You will gain hands-on experience with radar electronics, RF signal chains, sensor architecture, hardware bring-up, and vehicle integration.

Working with experienced hardware engineers and cross-functional partners, you will contribute to design reviews, bench testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/computer/systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with electronics, RF, radar, antennas, signal processing, embedded systems, circuit design, or automotive systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Support radar hardware development through requirements reviews and tests.
• Review schematics, PCBs, RF front ends, antennas, and interfaces.
• Conduct bench, lab, environmental, and vehicle-integration tests with documented procedures.
• Analyze data, identify issues, and document root-cause findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and assess design maturity.
• Contribute to technical documentation including test results and risk assessments.

Skills

RF Engineering

Radar systems

Embedded systems

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering / related field

Graduating Dec 2027 – Jun 2028

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Schematic capture / PCB review

Job description

2027 Summer Intern, Radar Hardware Development Engineer, ASD page is loaded## 2027 Summer Intern, Radar Hardware Development Engineer, ASDremote type: Onsitelocations: Milford Proving Ground - Bldg 104Atime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-202621645**Job Description****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, MichiganWarren, Michigan**About the Role**General Motors is seeking a Radar Hardware Development Engineer Intern to support the development and evaluation of advanced radar hardware for next-generation vehicle safety and automated-driving capabilities. You will gain hands-on experience with radar electronics, RF signal chains, sensor architecture, hardware bring-up, laboratory testing, vehicle integration, and validation.Working with experienced hardware engineers, the Munich radar team, and cross-functional partners across GM, you will contribute to design reviews, bench testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical documentation for complex automotive sensing systems.**Key Responsibilities*** Support radar hardware development through requirements review, interface definition, design reviews, verification, validation, and issue tracking.* Assist with reviews of schematics, PCB layouts, RF front ends, antennas, signal chains, power, embedded compute, thermal behavior, diagnostics, and hardware interfaces.* Set up and execute bench, laboratory, environmental, simulation, and vehicle-integration tests using appropriate instrumentation and documented procedures.* Support hardware bring-up and troubleshooting by taking measurements, analyzing results, reproducing issues, and documenting root-cause findings.* Evaluate engineering data to assess hardware and sensor performance, identify trends, and support design or corrective-action decisions.* Assist with investigations involving signal integrity, power, thermal performance, electromagnetic compatibility, reliability, interfaces, and other hardware behaviors.* Collaborate with firmware, embedded software, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and vehicle-integration teams to resolve issues and assess design maturity.* Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design decisions, test results, validation evidence, risk assessments, issue logs, and lessons learned.**Required Qualifications*** Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.* Available for an engineering internship or co-op during the applicable term.* Coursework, project, research, or laboratory experience in electronics, RF engineering, radar, antennas, signal processing, embedded systems, circuit design, or automotive systems.* Familiarity with circuits, technical requirements, hardware interfaces, testing, measurement, debugging, and data analysis.* Experience with Python, MATLAB, or a similar scripting or analysis environment.* Ability to interpret basic schematics, technical requirements, test procedures, or engineering drawings.* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to learn quickly, ask effective technical questions, and work hands-on in laboratory or test environments.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with radar hardware, RF systems, antennas, mixed-signal electronics, embedded compute, power management, or related sensing technologies.* Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028* Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.* Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout or review, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, or other electronic test equipment.* Exposure to hardware/software interface debugging, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal analysis, electromagnetic compatibility, reliability testing, or failure-mode analysis.* Familiarity with automotive network interfaces, embedded systems, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, or vehicle testing.* Experience contributing to technical projects with distributed teams and an interest in radar, advanced-driver-assistance systems, automated driving, robotics, or automotive electronics.**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 GM**Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.**Why Join Us**We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. 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