Summer Intern – Research and Development – Display Optical Simulation

General Motors

. Conduct research and experiments to collect data and validate research ideas in the Connected Experience and Agentic System Research Lab .

Posted 10/12/2026internshipWarren • Michigan • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research capabilities in simulation, optics, and programming, with a focus on developing and validating innovative technologies. Proficient in collaboration and communication, essential for teamwork and presenting research findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Experience In Simulation Of Ray TracingProgramming Skills In Python Or MATLABModeling Experience In Zemax Or LumericalKnowledge Of Machine Learning And Deep LearningResearch Experience In Free-Form Optics

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Hard Skills

Research ExperienceSoftware Programming SkillsExperimental SkillsCritical ThinkingModeling ExperienceOptics KnowledgeSimulation SkillsData CollectionValidation TechniquesConcept Development

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsLeadership SkillsPersuasion SkillsActive Listening

Tools & Technologies

ZemaxLumericalPythonMATLAB

Industry Keywords

Connected ExperienceAgentic SystemAutonomous SystemsCybersecurityUser ExperienceDisplaysSimulationWaveguidesSpatial Light ModulationHolography

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonRay

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research and experiments to collect data and validate research ideas in the Connected Experience and Agentic System Research Lab
Document and present research results
Execute technical and special assignments related to displays and optics
Develop and execute research plans covering concept generation, development, implementation, and validation
Collaborate with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations
Potentially produce external publications and/or intellectual property
Work on groundbreaking technologies involving autonomous systems, connectivity, vehicle architectures, safety, cybersecurity, user experience, displays, and simulation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
Must be a current student
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Must be a current PhD student or second-year master’s student in engineering or science
Research experience in simulation of ray tracing
Strong theoretical, experimental, and software programming skills
Ability to work independently and in teams
Critical thinking and teamwork skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Persuasion, active listening, delegation, and leadership skills
Programming skills in Python or MATLAB preferred
Modeling experience in Zemax or Lumerical preferred
Research experience in free-form optics, waveguides, displays, spatial light modulation, or holography preferred
Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning preferred
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, and J-1 support
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, due to export control restrictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program to help facilitate relocation benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities for research, innovation, and implementation of designs for future vehicles
Potential for external publications and/or intellectual property resulting from research
Equal employment opportunity and workplace inclusion
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities