General Motors
Automaker designing, manufacturing, and selling vehicles
Summer Intern - Performance Analysis
Four days on-site per week at the Charlotte Technical Center are required.
About the job
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Engineering or Physics.
- Graduating in January 2028 or later.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
- Proficiency coding in Python or a similar language with experience interfacing with databases.
- Collaborate with GM Motorsports personnel across departments.
- Learn and utilize Motorsports-specific toolchains and software packages.
- Complete a primary project during the internship.
- Analyze potential solution approaches and propose the best course of action.
- Perform analysis and development work using vehicle dynamics understanding, appropriate internal tools, and available data.
- Document work, version code in GitHub, and detail procedures in Confluence.
- Produce a final report upon project completion with findings and a process summary.
- Interest in motorsports with documented involvement in a school project team such as Formula SAE, Indy Autonomous Challenge, or similar.
- Completed coursework in system dynamics, controls, and/or vehicle dynamics.
About the company
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts worldwide under brands like Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick, and also offers financing and insurance through GM Financial. Its products include internal combustion and electric powertrains, with features such as Dynamic Fuel Management to improve efficiency, and a focus on electric and autonomous mobility. GM differentiates itself with a large brand portfolio, a substantial financing arm, and commitments to sustainability, community service, and board diversity. The company’s goal is to lead in mobility by delivering reliable vehicles and services while advancing electric and autonomous technologies and strong social and environmental responsibilities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1908
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GM’s September 17, 2026 truck refresh protects its most profitable Silverado and Sierra franchise.
- Software launches on 2027 pickups aim to lift deferred OnStar revenue toward $7.5 billion.
- Micron supply and Procura’s August 7, 2026 parts-financing facility harden production continuity.
What critics are saying
- September 16, 2026 fuel-pump recall hit Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Escalade, and others.
- GM’s July 2026 EV realignment charges crushed GAAP earnings and exposed strategy whiplash.
- Battery fires, chip shortages, and pickup dependence create an existential execution failure risk by 2027.
What makes General Motors unique
- GM’s 2027 Silverado and Sierra pair new V-8s with diesel, turbo, and software.
- Micron’s July 1, 2026 memory contract locks GM’s next-generation cockpit chip supply.
- OnStar and Super Cruise create recurring revenue beyond one-time vehicle sales.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles
Company News
General Motors has entered the missile manufacturing business, marking an unexpected diversification move that sent shares up 4%. The Detroit-based automaker is expanding beyond its traditional vehicle lineup under CEO Mary Barra's strategy focused on maximising truck and SUV pricing, growing software subscriptions, and diversifying into battery technology and defence contracting. GM shares recently traded between $85–$88, below their July peak of $91.85 but significantly outperforming the consumer discretionary sector, which fell roughly 3% year-to-date through mid-September 2026. The company posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of $48.0 billion, up 1.9% year-over-year, beating analyst expectations. Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.57, surpassing forecasts by 8.5% and marking GM's fourth consecutive quarterly beat. However, GAAP earnings fell 26% year-over-year to $1.41, affected by charges related to EV realignment and China restructuring.
GM locks in Micron chip deal and a $4.5 billion parts reserve to shield production from automotive memory supply pressure. General Motors has signed a long-term semiconductor supply agreement with Micron Technology and separately arranged a facility of up to $4.5 billion to prepay suppliers for critical parts, as the American automaker moves to protect its production lines from growing pressure on automotive memory chip supply. The Micron deal and what it covers. Micron Technology and General Motors announced a Strategic Customer Agreement to secure a long-term, reliable supply of memory and storage platforms critical to GM's vehicle production, the companies said on July 1. Under the agreement, GM will secure supply of LPDRAM, NOR, and UFS NAND products, while the two companies continue to collaborate on future memory and storage technology requirements essential for the next generation of vehicles, including deep technology collaboration to align on future product definition, system-level optimization, and the qualification of advanced memory technologies. Low-power DRAM, NOR flash memory, and universal flash storage chips are used in advanced driver-assistance systems, infotainment, and digital cockpit systems, and demand for automotive-certified memory increased sharply in 2025 and 2026. GM described the agreement as a proactive move to safeguard critical parts of its supply chain rather than a response to any current operational disruptions. The agreement is enabled by Micron's ongoing investments to expand and localize supply for automotive customers, including advanced DRAM manufacturing in Manassas, Virginia. Micron's $2 billion investment to modernize its Manassas fab, which began production earlier this year, provides the longevity and supply output valuable to long product lifecycles and improved supply predictability. Why prices are climbing. Hyperscale AI clusters consume unprecedented amounts of DRAM and flash memory alongside GPUs. The automotive industry is facing a semiconductor supply chain challenge, as memory chips critical to modern vehicles face growing demand in the US for the buildout of AI data centers. As cloud providers accelerate AI infrastructure investment, semiconductor manufacturers are balancing demand from data centers with automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics customers, prompting some industries to secure long-term supply agreements. S&P Global Mobility estimated that automotive DRAM contract prices could rise 70% to 100% in 2026 compared with 2025 levels, warning that the supply of older-generation automotive DRAM is under pressure. For automotive suppliers, the result is greater pricing pressure alongside renewed uncertainty over component availability. The $4.5 billion supplier reserve. GM's Micron agreement was not the only supply-chain hedge the company put in place this year. General Motors entered into a financing arrangement on August 7 with supply-chain management firm Procura Auto Parts LLC, under which Procura will prepay certain GM suppliers so they can acquire and hold inventory set aside for the automaker. The program is intended to secure supply of critical parts in the event of disruptions caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, cyberattacks, demand spikes, or similar events, according to the filing. Problematic parts for the automotive industry have included semiconductor chips, rare earths, and wire harnesses. Procura draws on financing from a bank syndicate that includes JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Banco Santander, S.A.; GM backs that financing by issuing irrevocable payment undertakings, or IPUs, committing to repay Procura once the inventory has been consumed in production. Interest on outstanding IPUs accrues at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 1.55% per year, payable monthly. The prepayments remain outside GM's adjusted automotive free cash flow until the company itself purchases the inventory. GM has not disclosed which specific parts it is targeting with the facility. Broader industry shift toward direct chip deals. GM is not alone in pursuing locked-in silicon supply. Toyota supplier Denso submitted a bid in February, a move that would have brought Rohm's silicon carbide power semiconductors under the direct control of an automotive player. Denso Corporation withdrew its proposal to acquire Rohm Semiconductor after the two sides failed to agree on valuation and deal terms. Following Denso's withdrawal, Rohm, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi Electric announced in late March discussions toward merging their power semiconductor operations. The flurry of supply deals reflects a structural change in how automakers manage their component pipelines. Vehicles equipped with hands-free driving and remote-access features increasingly depend on the same high-bandwidth memory chips competing with cloud and AI infrastructure for foundry capacity, a tension that makes subscription-linked in-vehicle technology features an added variable when resale values are calculated. The pressure to lock in chip supply also compounds the component risks already visible in high-voltage systems. GM's own Silverado EV battery fire recall this month underscored how component integrity issues anywhere in an electric vehicle's architecture can carry serious consequences. Whether direct OEM-to-chipmaker agreements can keep pace with demand from AI infrastructure, the primary source of the current supply pressure, remains the central question for automakers heading into 2027 model year planning. Hugo Rojas is the editor of GCN. With a Master of Science in Engineering, he specializes in technology, data, and science, and brings a human-centered perspective informed by psychology.
General Motors is introducing a redesigned software experience on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, expanding screen real estate to over 60 inches on some configurations. The trucks are expected to launch in late 2026. The move aims to turn software into a recurring revenue source whilst protecting GM's profitable truck franchise. GM reported $5.4 billion of deferred revenue from OnStar services at the end of 2025, up 65% year over year. OnStar had 12 million subscribers, whilst Super Cruise surpassed 620,000 subscribers and generated $234 million of revenue in 2025. GM expects Super Cruise revenue to reach nearly $400 million in 2026. OnStar subscribers are projected to exceed 13 million by the end of 2026, with deferred OnStar-related revenue expected at approximately $7.5 billion.
Performance flagship Lyriq a brand saviour? V-treated model last element of Cadillac's electric thrust here. ARRIVAL of a long-awaited hero will be hoped to energise interest in Cadillac's electric fare here. After a prolonged wait, Lyriq-V - the first all-electric V-Series performance model from GM's premium marque - has finally landed, to site $9000 above the alternate $100,000 Sport. Like the regular Lyriq, the performance flagship gets a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, but boasts a musclier 460kW and 880Nm, against 384kW and 720Nm for the Sport. The V has a claimed 0-100kmh time of just 3.3 seconds in Velocity Max mode, compared to 4.9s for the Sport. Top speed is 210kmh. As with the 2027 Sport, the V has been moved from a 102kWh battery to a 92kWh unit, but driving range remains steady at 471 kilometres, whereas for Sport it has dropped from 530km to 503km. DC charging capacity for both is 130kW. Among the Lyriq-V's performance-oriented features are Continuous Damping Control, a lowered multi-link suspension, and a quicker steering ratio. "V-Mode" allows drivers to adjust performance settings, including "Competitive Mode," which alters traction management parameters and dials up the synthesised noise with interior and exterior sounds. Brembo performance front brake calipers are standard, with optional red calipers accented with the V-Series logo. On the outside, the Lyriq-V is set apart from the regular models with a unique lower front bar and a V-pattern mesh grille, side skirts, body-coloured lower trim, and optional carbon fibre accents. With Lyriq-V, Cadillac has completed it family for right hand drive consideration, having earlier this year released the Optiq and Vistiq, which respectively sit below and above the Lyriq in size. The Optiq competes against a range of mid-size electric SUVs and the Vistiq is designed to position against larger seven-seaters. All are on General Motors' 'BEV3' platform and use its 'Ultium' drive motors. Cadillac registrations have been modest here and last month the brand's overseer for the region, Jess Bala, quit her as position General Motors Australia and New Zealand managing director, with immediate effect. Bala says desire to spend more time with family was a factor driving her to depart after almost three years in her latest job and two decades with the company as a whole.
GM revives V-8 engines as truck wars heat up with Ford, Ram. General Motors is putting renewed focus on gasoline power as competition in the full-size pickup market intensifies. The automaker has confirmed two new sixth-generation Small Block V-8 engines for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. The move gives truck buyers more powertrain choices as automakers continue to balance traditional truck demand with the changing market for electric vehicles. New GM engines bring more power for 2027. The new GM engine lineup includes a 5.7-liter V-8, known as the L76, and a 6.6-liter V-8, known as the L78. The 5.7-liter produces 402 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.6-liter delivers 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque. GM says the larger engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V-8 in the light-duty truck segment. These figures also clarify some earlier discussion around the 2027 Silverado 5.7L V8 rumor. Rather than remaining a rumor, the 5.7-liter engine has now been officially confirmed by General Motors. 2027 Silverado New Engines Focus on Capability The new engines are designed for towing, hauling, everyday driving and off-road use. GM says the 5.7-liter V-8 can support a maximum towing capacity of up to 13,700 pounds in the Silverado 1500, depending on configuration. Both V-8 engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The engines also use a dual-fuel injection system combining direct and port injection. GM has introduced a revised lubrication system, continuously variable oil pump and on-engine oil cooler as part of the new architecture. Statement: GM says the new V-8s are intended to provide increased power, torque and efficiency while supporting the everyday demands of full-size pickup customers. 2027 GMC Truck Engine Lineup Expands The 2027 GMC truck engine lineup will offer four choices: the new 5.7L and 6.6L V-8 engines, an enhanced TurboMax and the Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel. The updated TurboMax produces 350 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, while the Duramax diesel delivers 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. GM says the diesel-equipped trucks can achieve more than 900 miles of highway range when combined with the available 34-gallon fuel tank, based on GM estimates. GM, Ford and Ram Enter a New Truck Battle The new engines arrive as the U.S. pickup market remains a major battleground for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis' Ram brand. Reuters reports that GM is continuing with diesel and gasoline powertrains while Ford and Ram are expanding their use of hybrid technologies. This makes the latest GM new engine strategy notable. Instead of moving its full-size truck lineup toward a single powertrain direction, the company is offering gasoline V-8s, turbocharged gasoline power and diesel options. For buyers searching for fast trucks, the new 6.6-liter V-8 provides a higher-output option, although acceleration figures have not yet been announced by GM. When will the 2027 Silverado be revealed? The redesigned 2027 Silverado was already introduced by Chevrolet in June 2026, so it is no longer awaiting its initial reveal. Chevrolet says the next-generation Silverado is expected to go on sale toward the end of 2026. The GMC Sierra 1500 is also scheduled for launch later this year. What the new V-8s mean for GM trucks. The new V-8 engines mark a major update to GM's traditional truck powertrain strategy. With 402 horsepower from the 5.7-liter and 481 horsepower from the 6.6-liter, the 2027 Silverado and Sierra will give customers additional gasoline-powered choices alongside diesel and turbocharged engines. As the pickup market changes, GM is keeping the V-8 at the center of its next-generation truck lineup while adding updated technology, stronger output and multiple powertrain options. The 2027 Silverado and GMC Sierra are expected to reach dealers later in 2026, bringing the new engines into the next phase of the competition among America's major truck brands. Read its latest interview with Faizan Kanth