Job Description

The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking Embedded Systems Intern Students in the Applied Embedded Systems (AES) Division for the Spring of 2024 through the Summer 2024 term.

AES predominantly focuses on the research, development, testing, and deployment of embedded electronic and electromechanical systems. These systems are used for electronic warfare, control, communications, avionics, entertainment, physiological monitoring, and other uses.

This broad range of research will provide a solid foundation for the student as a future embedded systems engineer. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research in one or multiple of the following areas -

• Sensing and processing broad bands of the electromagnetic spectrum including Electronic Warfare Applications
• Technology Insertion efforts porting legacy system functionality to modern FPGA-based designs
• Embedded software development for electronic warfare systems
• Creating a complex electromagnetic environment used to test Aircraft Protection systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Mechanical Engineering efforts supporting legacy avionics systems reverse engineering and modeling
• Researching and deploying processes, tooling and practices of modern software engineering
• Data engineering, infrastructure and automation
• Open Architecture hardware standards development and prototyping efforts

The student researcher will perform one or more of the following activities -

• Hardware/Firmware development:

• Architecture and interface development and analysis,
• Digital Hardware Design and Development
• FGPA VHDL Development
• Mechanical engineering modeling and drawing development (2D, 3D)
• Technical data package development

• Software development:

• Design, code, and debug of embedded software for multiple applications including: aircraft protection systems, ground radar systems, commercial airliner systems, and various other military systems
• Design, build, deploy and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
• Conduct testing of Embedded, Linux, Mobile, or Windows Systems software
• Design, implement and execute automated tests

• Systems Engineering:

• Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Development of system architectures, prototypes, and specifications
• Requirements derivation, tracing, and management

Required Minimum Qualifications

Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Must be able available to complete two terms Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 consecutively.
• 3.0 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
• Experience in 1 or more programming languages (Example – C#, Python)
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute’s mission of solving the world’s most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.