2026 Summer Intern Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Intern
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Job Location:
Concord, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Charlotte Technical Center three times per week at minimum.
The Team & Role:
At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what is difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.
We are seeking interns for the Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Team to do complex analytical work that would positively contribute to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting the simulation team in the development of state-of-the-art tools for vehicle simulation and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuit of a Masters or PhD degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mathematics Physics Computer Science or a related field
Must be graduating between December 2026 - June 2029
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics tire modeling and/or suspension kinematics
Project level experience implementing vehicle simulation models or vehicle level controllers.
Ability to program at an intermediate level in Python C or MATLAB
Knowledge of numerical optimization methods
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team as well as work independently.
Strong organization skills forward thinking mentality and a superb attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic constantly evolving environment with exceptional work ethic and integrity
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Previous experience implementing vehicle dynamics models in Dymola/Modelica or CasADi experience through coursework or projects
- Previous experience or research work on multibody dynamics Model Predictive Controllers (MPC) optimal control problems
- Ability to program in C
- Familiarity with source control tools such as Git
Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
What youll get from us (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
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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