2026 Summer Intern Motorsports: Performance Engineering

Motorsport Engineering Intern

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 Motorsport Engineering interns to do complex analytical work that would positively contribute to the bottom line of our culture, company, and motorsports program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support vehicle performance initiatives within the GM Motorsports Team. Projects will likely require an application of vehicle dynamics principles and programing knowledge to existing simulation tools to analyze data and develop solutions addressing vehicle performance or strategy needs within our IndyCar, NASCAR, Sportscar, and F1 programs. Work requires leadership ability, critical thinking, and strong communication skills, and will allow the intern to exercise independent judgement with mentorship from supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's 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 2028.
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong interest in controls engineering, aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, dynamic systems, optimization, data analytics and tire performance and race strategy.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, python, and/or .NET programming technology.

Start dates for this internship role are May 18 & June 15 of 2026.

What You'll 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

From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.