General Motors · 3 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Platform System Integration and Validation (Master's Degree)
Milford, MI
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Summer Intern for their Autonomous Vehicle Platform System Integration and Validation team to assist in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of AV platform software through system integration and validation tasks.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Execute functional bring-up and system integration on Subsystem and System Benches
Evaluate system interactions across compute platforms, ECUs, sensors
Execute performance and validation tests using simulation, bench (HIL/SIL) and on-road fleets
Document test results, consolidate findings, and support root-cause investigations
Automation development
Use Python and various automation tools to test software and accelerate development cycles
Analyze data to improve performance, robustness, and validation efficiency
Support creation of datasets, scenario libraries, and automated test pipelines on HIL & SIL
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics or equivalent)
Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g Python, C/C++)
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Preferred
Strong interest working with hardware, embedded systems, system integration, automated testing or related areas
Hands-on mindset: you enjoy building, testing, debugging, and learning through doing
Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly
Basic understanding of embedded systems
Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Ethernet
Coursework or project experience in Python and embedded microcontrollers
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
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
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
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