2026 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle, Sensor Hardware and Technology Development (Bachelors Degree)

Description

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Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This internship is categorized as hybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as determined by the team. 

Locations:

Warren, Michigan 

About the Team: 

The AV Systems, Sensing and Integration Team is responsible for developing, integrating, and validating cutting-edge assisted and automated driving capabilities and sensors across the entire vehicle lifecycle. Our organization delivers Hardware sensors and software from requirements, design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. We combine deep expertise in sensor hardware, perception, software, features, and vehicle systems engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and customer-delighting driving experiences. 

What You Will Do:

Develops engineering designs (including subsystems) and implements engineering changes

Develops requirements & subsystem technical specifications as required

Execute sensor-level tests on prototype vehicles. 

Collaborate with hardware, software, and integration teams to ensure performance meets specifications. 

Perform bench and lab testing, debug hardware issues, and document results in collaboration. 

Support integration, calibration, and environmental operating domain evaluation for cameras, radars and lidars. 

What  We’re Looking For: 

Strong interest in hardware, ADAS Sensors, Computer vision, system design, simulation, embedded systems, or related areas. 

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly. 

Hands-on mindset: you enjoy building, testing, debugging, and learning through doing. 

Comfortable working in a team and able to manage multiple tasks towards a deliverable. 

Required Qualifications: 

Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent)  

Must be graduating between December 2026 and August 2027

Coursework or project experience in Python or Matlab or embedded microcontrollers. 

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Basic understanding of automotive control systems, ADAS features, sensors, or electronics. 

Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python

Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship. 

What you’ll get from us (Benefits):

Paid US GM Holidays 

GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program 

Result-based potential for growth within GM 

Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

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