About the role#
GM Performance Power Units is seeking an intern for Summer 2027 to support electronics equipment for engine control systems. You will work on-site in Concord, NC, helping our team develop power units for Formula 1. This role involves hands-on testing and calibration of sensors, modules, actuators, and electrical harnesses.
What you'll do#
- Develop test plans, methods, and fixtures for testing electrical components in a lab setting.
- Diagnose issues with lab and engine components using diagnostic tools and reference data.
- Build necessary fixtures and harness items to support testing.
- Document procedures, methods, and findings to share with the team.
- Network across the organization to support other groups and build company capability.
What you'll need#
- Mid- to upper-level student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- A hands-on engineering mindset with a focus on building, testing, and iterating.
- Ability to work independently on defined tasks and ask questions when needed.
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to clear documentation.
- Experience with time series data like telemetry or dynamometer measurements.
- Familiarity with Internal Combustion Engine electronic controls and Mil-Spec electrical harness assembly.
- Experience with version control tools like Git.
- Prior project work combining engineering knowledge with data analytics or machine learning.
- Ability to work in diverse environments including race shops and arenas.
Location & details#
- Location: Concord, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About GM Performance Power Units
GM Performance Power Units is a partnership between General Motors and TWG Motorsports founded in 2024. The company develops hybrid and electric powertrains for the Cadillac Formula 1 program. Its work focuses on energy recovery systems, sustainable fuels, and high-efficiency internal combustion engines. Operations are based in Concord, North Carolina, with a staff of 183 employees.
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