Aerospace Optical Engineer — Photonics & RF Systems

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an early‑career Optical Engineer to work across PMD/EOSL on photonic and RF subsystems. You will conduct experiments, model data, and help build hardware for aerospace and national security applications, contributing to end‑to‑end optical designs and system-level analyses.

The role emphasizes lab work, simulations, literature reviews, and cross‑team collaboration within a dynamic research environment that supports DoD‑related projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program with graduation by May 2027.
• BS in optical sciences, applied optics, EE, physics, or microelectronics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python; hands-on lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Layout simple optical designs in modelling software.
• Conduct basic experiments and data analysis on optical systems.
• Perform literature surveys and document results.
• Build and characterize RF subsystems and integrate sensors into platforms.

Skills

Optical design

MATLAB

Python

Lab testing

RF systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Lab instruments

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an early‑career Optical Engineer to work across PMD/EOSL on photonic and RF subsystems. You will conduct experiments, model data, and help build hardware for aerospace and national security applications, contributing to end‑to‑end optical designs and system-level analyses.

The role emphasizes lab work, simulations, literature reviews, and cross‑team collaboration within a dynamic research environment that supports DoD‑related projects.