Embedded Systems Summer Intern – Hands-on Vehicle Tech

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First

Vehicle Discount Program

Growth potential within GM

Intern events to network

Job summary

General Motors is seeking embedded and systems interns to explore how software, hardware, controls, and vehicle systems collaborate. You may work on low-level software, real-time systems, hardware/software integration, simulation, diagnostics, or test environments for GM products.

Assignments may include developing, integrating, simulating, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting components used in engineering and validation. Hybrid work arrangement with start dates in May/June 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related field
• Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship
• Availability to work full‑time, 40 hours per week, during the 12 week summer internship period between May - August or June – September 2027
• Coursework, project, lab, competition, research, or prior experience involving programming, electronics, controls, systems, or testing
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to work across hardware and software boundaries
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and learn new technical tools
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned GM location, including in a lab or test environment when required
• Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field
• Familiarity with C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink
• Exposure to real-time systems, embedded systems, controls, CAN or other vehicle communication protocols, HIL/SIL, or simulation
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, interface specifications, or test requirements
• Participation in an engineering competition, student design team, robotics team, or hands‑on technical project

Responsibilities

• Develop or improve embedded software, scripts, models, tools, or test automation
• Support integration of hardware, software, controllers, sensors, networks, and test environments
• Build or use simulation models and analyze results from real‑time or faster‑than‑real‑time testing
• Troubleshoot issues using logs, measurements, test results, schematics, or system data
• Assist with hardware‑in‑the‑loop, bench, infotainment, reflash, or diagnostic testing
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, validation, product, and lab partners

Skills

C

C++

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

VCAM

CAN protocols

Diagnostics tools

Job description

General Motors is seeking embedded and systems interns to explore how software, hardware, controls, and vehicle systems collaborate. You may work on low-level software, real-time systems, hardware/software integration, simulation, diagnostics, or test environments for GM products.

Assignments may include developing, integrating, simulating, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting components used in engineering and validation. Hybrid work arrangement with start dates in May/June 2027.