Student Co-Ops and One Year Placements - Register Your Interest

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is offering co-op and one-year placements for college students passionate about motorsport. The roles provide hands-on experience in the development of the Cadillac Formula 1 power unit and support a team dedicated to engineering excellence.

These positions are full-time (40 hours per week), allowing students to rotate between assignments and academic coursework. Applicants must have valid work authorization and be available to work in Concord, North Carolina, throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be current college students.
• Valid work authorization in the United States is required.
• Preferred technical or specialty areas should be identified.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in technical teams.
• Contribute to the development of the Cadillac Formula 1 power unit.
• Report daily on-site in Concord, North Carolina.

Job description

Co-Op and One Year Student Placements – Register Your Interest!

Are you a current college student with ambitions to build a career in Formula 1? GM Performance Power Units is proud to announce the launch of new student opportunities for driven, passionate individuals ready to take their first step into the world of motorsport.

With placements available across a range of technical teams, students will gain hands‑on experience and play a meaningful role in the development of the Cadillac Formula 1 power unit—working at the cutting edge of performance and innovation.

Upcoming Opportunities Includes

• Co‑Ops
  Semester-long assignment at GM Performance Power Units, alternated with semesters of full time coursework. Students will generally complete two‑three rotations based on university graduation requirements and company needs.
• One‑Year Placements
  Full-time, 12‑month assignments with a designated team at GM Performance Power Units.

Important Information

• Applicants must have valid work authorization and current residency in the United States.
• Co‑ops and one‑year placements are full‑time roles (40 hours per week) lasting from a single semester up to one year and may delay graduation for students currently enrolled in school. By registering your interest, you confirm your ability to work in the designated time frame. Specifics to be discussed during the screening process.
• Opportunities are open to current and recent undergraduate and graduate level students.
• Students will report daily on‑site in Concord, North Carolina.

Application Instructions

• Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter.
• The cover letter should include the following information:
  • Preferred placement type: co‑op, one‑year placement, or either
  • Details of whether your college offers these programs as part of their curriculum, including any relevant details
  • Summary of motorsport and/or Formula 1–related experience
  • Explanation of your interest in the role(s)
  • Preferred technical or specialty areas (e.g., design, simulation, additive manufacturing, testing, etc.)
  • Experience, projects, academic classes in this area
  • Preferred semester start date
  • Please note that openings may arise at various points during the year. Should your background and experience match our needs, you may be contacted for a phone screen to discuss role specifics.

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. Students will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.