Controls Electronics Intern (Summer 2027)

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an undergraduate Controls Electronics Intern to support electronics equipment for the engine control system. This onsite summer internship offers hands-on testing, calibration, and learning opportunities within a race-focused environment.

You will develop test plans, diagnose issues with lab and engine components, and document procedures. Collaboration and clear communication are essential throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in a relevant engineering/computer science field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript.
• Hands-on problem solving and lab testing experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing test plans and fixtures for electrical harnesses, sensors, and actuators.
• Perform tests and calibrations on engine control system modules.
• Document procedures, results, and learnings for knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to grow capability.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Lab testing

Diagnostics

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

Controls Electronics Intern - Onsite

Date of Internship: Summer 2027

Job Summary:

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an undergraduate intern to support electronics equipment related to the engine control system. This role focuses on using design, engineering, and hands-on skills to perform tests and calibrations of modules, sensors, harnesses, and actuators used in the engine control system.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop test plans, methods, and fixtures to test electrical harness, sensors, and actuators in a lab environment.
• Use problem solving skills, diagnostic tools, and reference data to diagnose challenges with both lab and engine components. Fixtures and harness items may need to be built to aid.
• Network within the organization to leverage and help other groups to grow the company’s capability.
• Report-out and document procedures, methods and learnings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Mid- to upper-level student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Proficient with Python and JavaScript languages or similar.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, learning oriented mindset.
• Strong, hands-on engineering mindset with a bias toward building, testing, and iterating.
• Curious and motivated to learn at the intersection of race engineering, data science, and software.
• Able to work independently on well-defined tasks while asking timely questions when needed.
• Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teammates and incorporating feedback.
• Organized, detail oriented, and committed to clear documentation and high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with time series data such as telemetry, dynamometer, or test cell measurements.
• Familiarity Internal Combustion Engine electronic controls.
• Exposure to Mil-Spec electrical harness designs and assembly.
• Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development platforms.
• Prior project work that combines engineering domain knowledge with data analytics or machine learning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in diverse operational environments, including race shops, arenas, and commercial facilities.
• Comfortable working in variable environmental conditions, including loud, high-traffic, or high-pressure environments.

Why Join Us:

You’ll help support a team developing a next-generation Formula 1 power unit, working alongside professionals who value precision, creativity, and a constant drive to improve. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.

Please note:

GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.