Student Co-Ops and One Year Placements - Register Your Interest

Co-Op and One Year Student Placements – Register Your Interest!

About the role

GM Performance Power Units is launching new student opportunities for driven, passionate individuals ready to enter the world of motorsport. Students will gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to the development of the Cadillac Formula 1 power unit.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Co-Ops: Semester-long assignments at GM Performance Power Units, alternating with semesters of full-time coursework. Two to three rotations based on university graduation requirements and company needs.

• One-Year Placements: Full-time, 12-month assignments with a designated team at GM Performance Power Units.

Important Information

• Applicants must have valid work authorization and current residency in the United States.

• Co-ops and one-year placements are full-time roles (40 hours per week) lasting from a single semester up to one year and may delay graduation for students currently enrolled in school.

Specifics to be discussed during the screening process

• Preferred placement type: co-op, one-year placement, or either.

• Details of whether your college offers these programs as part of their curriculum, including any relevant details.

• Summary of motorsport and/or Formula 1–related experience.

• Explanation of your interest in the role(s).

• Preferred technical or specialty areas (e.g., design, simulation, additive manufacturing, testing, etc.).

• Experience, projects, academic classes in this area.

• Preferred semester start date.

Application Instructions

• Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter.

• The cover letter should include:

  • Preferred placement type: co-op, one-year placement, or either.

  • Details of whether your college offers these programs as part of their curriculum, including any relevant details.

  • Summary of motorsport and/or Formula 1–related experience.

  • Explanation of your interest in the role(s).

  • Preferred technical or specialty areas (e.g., design, simulation, additive manufacturing, testing, etc.).

  • Experience, projects, academic classes in this area.

  • Preferred semester start date.

Why Join Us

You’ll help support a team developing a next-generation Formula 1 power unit, working alongside professionals who value precision, creativity, and a constant drive to improve. Students will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.