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Hardware-in-the-loop Test Design Intern - Spring 2027
Georgia Tech Research Institute
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- Pay
- about $29-$49/hr
- When
- Spring 2027
- Where
- Smyrna, GA · On-site
Before you apply
- GPA
- 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Work authorization
- Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
- Clearance
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
What you'll do
- Students are our top priority.
- We strive for excellence.
- We thrive on diversity.
- We celebrate collaboration.
- We champion innovation.
- We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
What they want
Required
- Required Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study.
- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
Nice to have
- Ability to perform research independently
- Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
Pay and perks
- Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.
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Overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do
- Students are our top priority.
- We strive for excellence.
- We thrive on diversity.
- We celebrate collaboration.
- We champion innovation.
- We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
- We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
- We act ethically.
- We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Job description
The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking a Student Intern in the Test Engineering Division (TEN) for the Spring 2027 semester.
Test Engineering Division (TEN) provides Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability for Electronic Warfare (EW), Avionics, and Radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test systems. These systems provide high fidelity simulation and stimulation of real-time Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Radio Frequency (RF), and Avionics environments for testing EW, Avionics and Radar systems that are used to protect aircraft from ground and airborne threats.
This Broad Range Of Research Will Provide a Solid Foundation For The Student As a Future Software Engineer. The Student Will Work Under The Guidance Of GTRI Researchers Performing Research In One Of The Following Areas
- Hardware-in-the-Loop test stations
- Simulating engagement environments to replicate field activities
- Automating test activities using budding technologies
The student researcher will perform one or more of the following activities:
- Design of electrical and mechanical subsystems used in test stations
- CAD modelling of systems, subsystems, and test stations
- Fabrication and assembly of test station subsystems
- System engineering tasks such as requirements design, test architecture and development and performance analysis
- Data capture and analysis of RF analog and digital signals
- System testing using custom test equipment as well as common equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
- Schematic capture and layout for printed circuit card (PCB) designs
- Design of validation test equipment for new PCB designs
Required Minimum Qualifications
Intern
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study.
- 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
Preferred qualifications
- Ability to perform research independently
- Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Experience in using PCB design software
- Experience using circuit simulation software
- Knowledge of embedded system fundamentals
Hours per Week
40 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Housing and Relocation
Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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