ADAS & Automated Driving Research Intern (Master/PhD)

Magna International; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Magna Electronics in Michigan invites a Master’s or PhD student to contribute to the strategic development of next-generation ADAS features. This role seeks a long-term commitment to help shape future concepts, feature definitions, and market-driven innovations.

You will collaborate with Feature Owners, system engineers, and development teams to research trends, define feature concepts, and assist in developing requirements for future ADAS platforms including Level 2++, Level 3, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master’s or PhD degree program in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging ADAS, automated driving, and mobility technologies.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and OEM strategies; identify future feature opportunities.
• Investigate customer expectations and user experience needs for next-generation vehicle automation.
• Develop and document innovative feature concepts aligned with roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Feature Owners to translate concepts into system-level requirements.
• Support requirements definition activities and assist with feature decomposition.
• Work with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, software development, architecture, validation.
• Contribute ideas that improve product competitiveness and differentiation.
• Support strategic initiatives related to Level 2++, Level 3, and future automated driving.

Education

Master's or PhD in engineering or related field

Job description

Magna Electronics in Michigan invites a Master’s or PhD student to contribute to the strategic development of next-generation ADAS features. This role seeks a long-term commitment to help shape future concepts, feature definitions, and market-driven innovations.

You will collaborate with Feature Owners, system engineers, and development teams to research trends, define feature concepts, and assist in developing requirements for future ADAS platforms including Level 2++, Level 3, and beyond.