Intern, Advanced Driver Assistance System - West Coast

$62,192 - $62,192/Yr

BMW - Oxnard, CA

Full-time - Intern

Hybrid - Oxnard, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Intern for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at BMW will support the US Automated Driving Team in performing validation testing for partly autonomous driving systems. This full-time internship, running from March 24, 2025, to September 19, 2025, in Oxnard, CA, offers an opportunity to work in an international environment within a leading global company, focusing on optimizing the functional and technical characteristics of driver assistance systems to meet the needs of US customers.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of test drives including commissioning prototype vehicle hardware and software setup
• Support and execution of local test drives
• Setup and maintenance of measurement equipment
• Evaluation and preparation of test drive results for communication with project partners
• Independent execution and documentation of predefined test sets to ensure ADAS function quality

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited college or university
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application
• Field of study: Engineering
• Concentration: Electrical or Automotive
• Basic Python proficiency
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
• Knowledge of automotive engineering and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• Languages: English (fluent, oral and written)

Nice-to-haves

• Prior internship and/or relevant work experience
• Previous work experience within BMW or the automotive industry in the field of embedded electronics or infotainment preferred
• Languages: English (fluent, oral and written), German desirable

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with options for $0 Employee contribution
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program
• Hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $29.90
• Hourly rate for Graduate students is $36.80