Aerospace Simulation Engineer (Unreal/C++) for UAVs — Graduate

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist in R&D of a native C++ Unreal Engine plugin simulating ArduPilot flight conditions and demonstrating baselines aligned with open-source documentation.

The role offers 10–20 hours per week for a funded project; you will work with the Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory and may contribute to PX4 demonstrations and real-time system comparisons.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech.
• Must be registered for at least 3+ credit hours.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with ArduPilot or Unreal Engine development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in R&D of a native C++ Unreal Engine plugin simulating flight conditions for ArduPilot airplanes.
• Establish baseline demonstrations matching open-source ArduPilot documentation.
• Potentially establish PX4 demonstrations and compare real-time system performance.

Skills

ArduPilot

Unreal Engine

C++

Linux

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

3.0 GPA or higher

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist in R&D of a native C++ Unreal Engine plugin simulating ArduPilot flight conditions and demonstrating baselines aligned with open-source documentation.

The role offers 10–20 hours per week for a funded project; you will work with the Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory and may contribute to PX4 demonstrations and real-time system comparisons.