2026 Summer Intern - Research & Development: Software System Safety, Virtualization, and Validation at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
NoVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens
  • Must be a current PhD student or second year master’s student in engineering or science
  • Research experience in at least one of the following areas: Software Engineering, System Design, AI/ML, Control Theory
  • Strong theoretical and software programming skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop tools leveraging LLMs to automate manual tasks employing RAG, fine tuning, and prompt engineering in the domain of System Safety, Manufacturing, Software Development Lifecycle

Skills

LLMs
RAG
Fine Tuning
Prompt Engineering
Software Engineering
System Design
AI/ML
Control Theory
TensorFlow
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Data Analysis
Statistical Modeling
Data Visualization

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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