AV Sensor Design Intern — Optical & RF Hardware Focus

generalmotors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a motivated engineering intern to join the AV Systems, Sensing and Integration Team in Michigan. The role is on-site, reporting to the office 5 days a week. The team develops, validates, and integrates cutting-edge ADAS sensing technologies across the vehicle lifecycle.

You will contribute to optical sensing, design & release, and RF sensor integration, while collaborating with hardware, software, and supplier teams to ensure performance meets specifications.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, including Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical, Chemical, or an equivalent discipline.
• Coursework or project experience in Python, MATLAB, or embedded microcontrollers.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, including subsystems, and implement engineering changes.
• Develop requirements and subsystem technical specifications as required.
• Execute sensor-level tests on prototype vehicles.
• Leverage a unique perspective to develop and iterate design and release process improvements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, suppliers, and integration teams to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Perform bench and laboratory testing, debug hardware issues, and document results in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Support integration, calibration, and environmental operating-domain evaluation for cameras, radars, and lidars.
• Assist with optical-sensing, RF-sensor, supplier-software, and vehicle-integration activities based on team assignment.
• Analyze test data, communicate findings, and support root-cause investigations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Embedded microcontrollers

Job description

General Motors seeks a motivated engineering intern to join the AV Systems, Sensing and Integration Team in Michigan. The role is on-site, reporting to the office 5 days a week. The team develops, validates, and integrates cutting-edge ADAS sensing technologies across the vehicle lifecycle.

You will contribute to optical sensing, design & release, and RF sensor integration, while collaborating with hardware, software, and supplier teams to ensure performance meets specifications.