Akkodis · 1 day ago
Automotive Intern
Troy, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expAkkodis is seeking an Automotive Intern for a 12+ Contract position. This role supports Autonomous Driving development by capturing high-quality driving data and providing meaningful insights to engineering teams, while offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge AD systems in real-world environments.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Safely drive prototype-level ADAS/AD vehicles across USA and nearby cities
Operate on defined and exploratory routes with changing road topology, weather, and traffic conditions with Route Intelligance Tool
Maintain full readiness to take over control when the system disengages—smoothly and without over-correction
Operate in-vehicle DAQ (Data Acquisition) systems: start/stop logs, event tagging, monitoring sensors, and simple debugging
Follow daily test plans, perform vehicle readiness checks, and ensure high-quality data capture
Provide structured, objective feedback about vehicle behavior, near-miss situations, system hesitation, or unexpected actions
Identify environment types that commonly challenge AD systems (e.g., sharp curves, elevation changes, pedestrian crossings)
Analyze human-driving vs. AD system driving behavior
Support investigations of Safety interventions, Non-collision safety-related events and Potential collision scenarios
Contribute to defining scenario-based metrics for German/European driving conditions (e.g., Autobahn merging, roundabouts, bike lanes)
Assist with data-driven decisions based on large datasets
Qualification
Required
Strong and responsible driving habits valid EU B-class driver's license with no major accident history
2+ years of driving or vehicle testing experience (university projects acceptable)
Currently pursuing a BS OR MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Mobility, Robotics, or Data Science
Understanding of ADAS/Autonomous Driving concepts
Knowledge of roads, geography, and driving challenges around USA
Experience giving structured feedback or conducting test drives
Ability to interpret sensor or vehicle performance data
Basic Python or data analysis exposure (optional but beneficial)
Understanding of German/European road complexities in AD driving
Close collaboration with engineering teams in Germany, Poland, US, and India
A strong foundation for a future career in Autonomous Driving, Robotics, or Data Analytics
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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