2027 Summer Intern, Systems Engineer, ASD

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First Vehicle Discount

Growth opportunities within GM

Job summary

General Motors is hiring an on-site internship for AV Systems, Sensing and Integration in Milford/Warren, MI. The role spans systems engineering, advanced integration, build and automation, with cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and testing teams.

You will contribute to sensor placement, data analysis, scripting for automated tests, and validation across development vehicles and benches. Graduation window 2027–2028 applies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent).
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Coursework or project experience in Python or MATLAB for embedded microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Define use cases, feature and sensing system requirements, safety goals, performance metrics and system interactions.
• Collaborate with platform and software teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems.
• Prepare acceptance test plans and ensure sensor performance.
• Develop scripts to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches.
• Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles.
• Document test results and support root-cause investigations.

Skills

Hardware design

Automated testing

Simulation

Embedded systems

Hands-on mindset

Team collaboration

Education

CS/Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Job description

Job Description

Description

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Work Arrangement:

On-Site: This internship is categorized ason-site. The selected intern is expected to report to the office 5 days a week.

Locations:

Milford, Michigan

Warren, Michigan

About the Team:

The AV Systems, Sensing and Integration Teamis responsible fordeveloping, integrating, andvalidatingcutting-edgeassisted and automated driving capabilities across the entire vehicle lifecycle. Our organization delivers features end-to-end from early requirements and architectural design through full vehicle integration, calibration,validation,andglobal program launch.We combine deepexpertisein sensor hardware,perception, software features, and vehicle systems engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and customer-delighting driving experiences.

What You Will Do:

We are hiring across multiple engineering and technicaldisciplinesthat collaborate and workwithcross-functional teams. Opportunities available in systems engineering, technologydevelopment, systemintegration, automation and simulation development.

SystemEngineering

• Define use cases, feature & sensing system requirements, safety goals, performance metrics, and system interactions.
• Support system architecture development, including interface definitions and functional modeling.
• Collaborate with platform and software teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems.
• Prepare acceptance test plansensuringopen loop sensor performance.
• Defining dashboards and performing data mining activities and analytics
• Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches

Advanced Systems Integration

• Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles.
• Evaluate system interactions acrosscomputeplatforms, ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
• Prepare and executefeature, sensor-level tests, and vehicle-level evaluation.
• Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches
• Develop calibrations both in vehicle and on the bench meet performance and regulatory requirements
• Execute performance and validation tests using simulation, bench (HIL/SIL)and on-road fleets.
• Document test results,consolidatefindings, and support root-cause investigations.

Advanced Build

• Work with designers on advanced sensor placement on prototype vehicle
• Create build documentation and instructions for prototype builds
• Use advanced prototyping technologies to rapidly deploy design to vehicle builds
• Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles.
• Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches
• Prepare prototype parts, tools, fixtures, harnesses, and work areas for vehicle builds; help establish repeatable installation methods that improve build efficiency, quality, and safety
• Troubleshoot hardware and software interface problems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems domains.

Automation and simulation development

• Use simulation, modeling, and playback to replicate field issues and accelerate development cycles.
• Analyze system and sensor data to improve performance, robustness, and validation efficiency.
• Support creation of datasets, scenario libraries, and automated test pipelines on HIL & SIL.

What We’reLooking For:

• Strong interest in hardwareand systemdesign, automatedtesting,simulation,embedded systems, or related areas.
• Hands-on mindset: you enjoy building, testing, debugging, and learning through doing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Comfortable working in a team and able to manage multiple tasks towards a deliverable.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor'sor Master's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science or Engineering(Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical,Chemicalor equivalent)
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
• Coursework or project experience in Python orMatlabor embedded microcontrollers.
• Able to work fulltime,40 hoursper week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of automotive control systems, ADAS features, sensors, or electronics.
• Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
• Intent to return todegree-program after the completion of the internship.

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.

Whatyou’llget 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

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