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2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - Defense Lab Modeling and Simulation
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Manager, Business Strategy” (Operations Research Analysts) in MI: $133k–$202k, median $202k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description About the Job Join General Motors Research & Development as a Summer Research Intern supporting the Vehicle Defense Research group within the Safety, Engineering and Defense Research Lab. In this role, you will contribute to applied research, modeling and simulation, and technology development related to defense and military systems. You will work with experienced researchers and engineers to evaluate current and emerging technologies, apply evidence-based analysis, and help translate research concepts into vehicle, system, and software applications for federal and defense customers. This internship is designed for a graduate student who is interested in defense research, vehicle systems, modeling and simulation, autonomous systems, human-machine interaction, advanced powertrain and electrification, or related engineering disciplines. The Role As a Summer Research Intern, you will support research planning and execution across defense-focused modeling and simulation activities. You will collaborate with GM researchers, engineers, and external partners to conduct technical analyses, develop models or simulations, document results, and communicate findings. You may contribute to projects involving: • Vehicle performance and mobility • Force-on-force and mission-level simulation • Autonomous systems • Human-machine interaction and user experience • Crew-compartment and Soldier-system simulation • Advanced powertrain, electrification, and power systems • Vehicle safety, testing, experimentation, and assessment The specific project assignment will depend on business needs, your academic background, and your technical interests. What You’ll Do: • Support research projects by defining objectives, conducting technical analysis, and documenting methods and results. • Develop, update, or apply models and simulations for defense and automotive applications. • Assist with data analysis, experimentation, testing, and evaluation of vehicle or system performance. • Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, program managers, and other technical stakeholders. • Research emerging defense, mobility, autonomy, simulation, and vehicle technologies. • Prepare technical presentations, research summaries, reports, and other project documentation. • Participate in technical reviews and communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations. • Identify opportunities to apply research outcomes to future GM products, systems, and defense programs. • Support university, government, national laboratory, and industry research partnerships as appropriate. • Follow applicable requirements for export controls, intellectual property, and controlled unclassified information. • Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and technically rigorous research environment. More About Who You Are • Curious, analytical, and motivated to solve challenging problems at the intersection of engineering, technology, and national security. • Comfortable learning new technical domains and working across multiple disciplines. • Strong interest or passion for defense related products. • Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences. • Interested in applied research and in transitioning research findings into practical vehicle, system, or software capabilities. • Able to work independently while seeking guidance and collaborating effectively with a research team. • Committed to responsible handling of sensitive, proprietary, and potentially classified information. Required Qualifications: • U.S. Citizenship is required • Pursuit of an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physi