2026 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Platform System Integration and Validation (Master's Degree)
About The Position
About the Team : AV Platform System Integration and Validation team is responsible for defining, implementing, and optimizing system integration & validation to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of the AV platform software. We combine deep expertise in hardware, software features, and vehicle systems engineering to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of the ADAS/AV platform software. What You Will Do : We are currently hiring system integration & automation development roles. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- S trong interest work in g wit h h ardware, embedded s ystem s, s ystem i ntegration, a utomated t esting 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 e mbedded s ystems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols l ike CAN, LIN , Ethernet .
- Coursework or project experience in Python and embedded microcontrollers.
- Intent to return to degree -program after the completion of the internship.
- G raduating between December 2026 and August 2027
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
