About the role#
Join General Motors Research & Development as a Summer Research Intern within the Vehicle Defense Research group. You will contribute to applied research involving military systems, defense technology, and vehicle platforms. Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, you will evaluate defense capabilities and help translate research concepts into practical applications for federal and defense customers.
What you'll do#
- Support research projects by gathering information, conducting analysis, and documenting results.
- Research military systems, defense technologies, vehicle platforms, and emerging warfare trends.
- Assist with technical assessments of current and proposed R&D projects for defense applications.
- Support modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation activities.
- Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, program managers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Prepare technical presentations, research summaries, reports, and project documentation.
- Participate in technical reviews and communicate research findings.
- Help identify opportunities to apply research outcomes to future GM products and defense programs.
- Support university, government, and industry research partnerships.
- Assist with identifying dual-use applications for technologies relevant to civilian and military systems.
- Follow requirements for classified information, export controls, and intellectual property.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, military science, national security, or a related technical field.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Demonstrated knowledge of military systems, defense technology, or military operations through coursework, research, or personal study.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred: Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a master's degree or Ph.D.
- Preferred: Prior experience with defense systems, high-performance ground vehicles, simulation, or testing.
- Preferred: Familiarity with systems engineering, vehicle performance, autonomous systems, robotics, or power systems.
- Preferred: Active U.S. Security Clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (expected to be on-site at least three times per week).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start dates: May 24th or June 14th, 2027.
- This is a paid internship.
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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