Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC) Intern

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Dayton invites applications for the ATRC Intern role in Dayton, OH. Join a summer program offering hands-on, mentor-guided research with Air Force mentors across sensing, autonomy, and AI.

You will work on projects in sensor processing, object tracking, navigation, and related fields during May–August 2027, with part-time hours and a focus on professional growth and collaboration. Completion of current degree program required; up to 1,000 hours per year and eligibility for U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor-guided research supporting Air Force technologies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Engineering/CS/Math/Physics or related field

Job description

Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC) Intern

Job No: 503894
Work Type: Staff Part Time - No benefits (less than 1000 hours)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Advertised: September 21, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC) Intern

Join students from universities nationwide for a summer of research alongside Air Force mentors.

Participants will contribute to collaborative research projects in sensing and autonomy technologies, including sensor processing and exploitation, object tracking and recognition, sensor development, navigation, artificial intelligence, and related fields.

Employment Status

• Part-time, on-call, not to exceed 1,000 hours per year.
• Anticipated program period: May–August 2027.

Position Summary

• Participate in collaborative, mentor-guided research with Air Force mentors.
• Advance Air Force capabilities through research in layered sensing, artificial intelligence, aerospace and sensor technologies, multispectral exploitation and detection, spectrum warfare, high-performance computing, modeling and simulation, autonomous sensing, and advanced sensor systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the applicant’s home institution in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance.

Due to requirements associated with research contracts with the U.S. federal government, some internship positions require U.S. citizenship and a minimum age of 18.

Job Duties

• 100% — Mentor-guided research supporting Air Force technologies.

Compensation

Hourly compensation is based on academic standing for the upcoming school year and previous experience with this internship program or its predecessor programs.

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