2027 Summer Intern – Research and Developement – Display Optical Simulation

GM•Warren, MI

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is hiring a summer R&D intern in the Connected Experience and Agentic System Research Lab (CEASR), which develops integrated technologies for safe, connected vehicles and customer experiences. The intern will conduct collaborative research and develop technologies related to displays and optics, contributing to research plans from concept generation through development, implementation, and validation. The role includes collecting and analyzing data, validating research ideas, and documenting and presenting results, which may lead to external publications or intellectual property. The position is hybrid and requires reporting to Warren, Michigan at least three times per week. The internship is for summer 2027, with start dates of May 24 or June 14, 2027. Interns must be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship. The role is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). Eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program will receive a one-time taxable lump-sum stipend to help facilitate relocation benefits.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or science and currently enrolled as a student.
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 strong teamwork skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent persuasion, active listening, delegation, and leadership skills to work effectively with GM internal and external customers.
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting; the role is subject to export control restrictions.
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
Modeling experience in Zemax or Lumerical.
Research experience in one or more of the following: free-form optics, waveguides, displays, spatial light modulation, or holography.
Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to collaborate across organizational levels.
Demonstrated leadership in a field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, including synthesizing large amounts of data involving multiple variables into impactful insights.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and lead deliverables and goals.
Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be inventive.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain sophisticated subjects to a wider audience.
Partnership and teamwork skills, with the ability to learn from and share knowledge with coworkers in a rapidly moving environment.
Integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, and initiative/self-direction.
Evidence of strong character, honesty, accountability, and trust.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in the Connected Experience and Agentic System Research Lab.
Document and present results, which may lead to external publications and/or intellectual property.
Execute technical and special assignments related to displays and optics.
Develop and execute research plans, including concept generation, development, implementation, and validation.
Collaborate with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations.