Autonomous Driving Intern - Data, Tools & Simulation
About The Position
Isuzu Technical Center of America is seeking an Autonomous Driving Intern - Data, Tools & Simulation to join its operations in Plymouth, MI, for Summer/Fall 2026. The selected candidate will be placed with a preferred agency for employment. This role supports the verification and validation of Level 4 autonomous driving technologies using state-of-the-art approaches and methodologies. The intern will work closely with Isuzu US and Japan teams, leading autonomous driving partner companies, and reputed research institutes on the validation and deployment of autonomous systems. This position is at the intersection of vehicle engineering and cutting-edge autonomous technology within a collaborative and passionate environment, with tasks of increasing complexity throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong academic standing (e.g., minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent recommended)
- Foundational understanding of data analysis, statistics, or simulation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer.
Nice To Haves
- Academic focus or coursework in robotics systems, autonomous systems, machine learning (ML/DL/RL/VLM/LLM…), vehicle dynamics, or simulation is preferred
- Prior internship or project experience in data analysis, programming, or automotive systems is a plus, but not required
- Basic knowledge of autonomous driving or vehicle safety systems is a plus
- Familiarity with simulation or machine learning tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with engineers to develop and validate related vehicular and sensory models and algorithms related to autonomous vehicle safety.
- Assists with analysis of on-road driving data and identification of safety trends or issues.
- Supports simulation of real-world driving scenarios to test and validate AV systems.
- Participates in cross-functional discussions and contributes ideas toward improving safety and reliability of AV systems.
- Prepares and communicates findings and technical updates to teams across the U.S. and Japan.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
