• Job Description

  Req#: 499304

  Job Description

  GTRI’s Force Protection Systems Branch (FPSB) in the Aerospace and Acoustics Technologies Division (AATD) within the Aerospace, Transportation, and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS) seeks students with interests in systems engineering, test and evaluation, and data analysis. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the following areas:

  
  • Systems engineering design of complex system-of-systems
  • Command and Control systems requirements analysis
  • Operational requirements assessment
  • Performing aerodynamic trade studies and mission performance
  • Analyzing sensor performance involving both active and passive sensing modalities
  • Documentation of physical phenomenology that determines UAS signatures and sensor performance
  • Test and Evaluation of unmanned systems and related technologies

  Students will likely split time between GTRI’s Cobb County and GT-campus locations.

  Required Minimum Qualifications

  Intern

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency using MATLAB or similar data analysis tools to evaluate complex data sets
  • Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
  • Understanding of operational concepts involving complex system architectures
  • Experience working in teams to accomplish tasks and meet mutual objectives
  • Ability to clearly articulate technical ideas and concepts using verbal and written communication skills
  • Prior military experience or involvement in DoD projects and applications
  • Active DoD Security Clearance

  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.

• About the company

  The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or, in the state of Georgia, as Tech, is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

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