2026 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Integration (Bachelors Degree)

General Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and safety. They are seeking a Summer Intern for their Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Integration team, where the intern will assist in developing and validating advanced driving capabilities through collaboration in various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities Define use cases, feature & sensing system requirements, safety goals, performance metrics, and system interactions Support system architecture development, including interface definitions and functional modeling Collaborate with platform and software teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems Prepare acceptance test plans ensuring open loop sensor performance Defining dashboards and performing data mining activities and analytics Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles Evaluate system interactions across compute platforms, ECUs, sensors, and actuators Prepare and execute feature, sensor-level tests, and vehicle-level evaluation Develop scripting to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches Develop calibrations both in vehicle and on the bench meet performance and regulatory requirements Execute performance and validation tests using simulation, bench (HIL/SIL) and on-road fleets Document test results, consolidate findings, and support root-cause investigations Use simulation, modeling, and playback to replicate field issues and accelerate development cycles Analyze system and sensor data to improve performance, robustness, and validation efficiency Support creation of datasets, scenario libraries, and automated test pipelines on HIL & SIL Skills 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 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 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 Company Overview General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts. It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is