Mobility Tech Scouting Intern (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW Group in Mountain View, CA, invites applications for an Intern in Scouting and Academia for Spring 2027. The role focuses on analyzing emerging trends across mobility, consumer electronics, and digital ecosystems to support R&D, with a strong VC/startup activity lens in the U.S.

The internship requires enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program, US work authorization, and a 3.0 GPA, with 60 credits completed. Hybrid work and the Intern Vehicle Lease Program are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

Responsibilities

• Scout, analyze and gain an understanding of emerging trends, technologies, and materials in Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Digital Ecosystems, Autonomous Vehicles, Sustainability and other trends shaping future automotive developments to support BMW Group R&D efforts.
• Track activities, updates and investments in technology domains of interest and provide routine executive summary reports with a focus on Venture Capital and Startup activity within the U.S.
• Identify trends and technologies in startups/corporations/universities in focus areas.
• Support project management of innovation projects, track project and engagement activity.
• Support team networking initiatives by identifying startup ecosystem partners including venture capital, accelerator programs, university initiatives and startups.

Skills

English fluency

Time management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BMW Group in Mountain View, CA, invites applications for an Intern in Scouting and Academia for Spring 2027. The role focuses on analyzing emerging trends across mobility, consumer electronics, and digital ecosystems to support R&D, with a strong VC/startup activity lens in the U.S.

The internship requires enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program, US work authorization, and a 3.0 GPA, with 60 credits completed. Hybrid work and the Intern Vehicle Lease Program are offered.