Summer Intern, Systems Engineer

General Motors

. Define use cases, feature and sensing system requirements, safety goals, performance metrics, and system interactions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesEntry Level💰 $8,100 - $8,700 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define use cases, feature and 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 for open-loop sensor performance
Define dashboards and perform data mining and analytics
Develop scripts to automate testing in-vehicle and on benches
Execute functional bring-up and system integration on development vehicles
Evaluate interactions across compute platforms, ECUs, sensors, and actuators
Prepare and execute feature, sensor-level, and vehicle-level tests and evaluations
Develop vehicle and bench calibrations to meet performance and regulatory requirements
Execute performance and validation tests using simulation, HIL/SIL benches, and on-road fleets
Document test results, consolidate findings, and support root-cause investigations
Work with designers on advanced sensor placement on prototype vehicles
Create build documentation and instructions for prototype builds
Use advanced prototyping technologies to deploy designs to vehicle builds
Prepare prototype parts, tools, fixtures, harnesses, and work areas for vehicle builds
Troubleshoot hardware and software interface problems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems domains
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 and SIL

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interest in hardware and system design, automated testing, simulation, embedded systems, or related areas
Hands-on mindset: enjoy building, testing, debugging, and learning through doing
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly
Comfortable working in a team and able to manage multiple tasks towards a deliverable
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System Design, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent)
Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
Coursework or project experience in Python or Matlab or embedded microcontrollers
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Preferred: Basic understanding of automotive control systems, ADAS features, sensors, or electronics
Preferred: Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and CAN, LIN, Ethernet
Preferred: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
Preferred: Intent to return to degree-program after completion of internship
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program
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