Antenna Systems Division Student Assistant - Spring 2027 - SEAL

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) SEAL is seeking a Student Assistant/Research Assistant to support modeling, simulation, circuit design and testing. You will gain hands-on experience in electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, antenna design, and AI/ML for modeling and simulation.

Duties vary by contract and sponsor needs; typical tasks include RF measurements, automating test equipment, and documenting results. U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university.
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

Responsibilities

• Assist with RF measurements
• Program test equipment to automate measurements
• Produce MATLAB or Python AI and machine learning code for electromagnetic modeling and simulation
• Perform electromagnetic simulations using Ansys HFSS
• Assist with RF/microwave circuit design and modeling
• Document and present research results

Skills

Strong communication

Task prioritization

Research ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Oscilloscope

MATLAB

Python

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Description

Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) is currently seeking students to assist Research Engineers with modeling and simulation, circuit design, and testing. Students should be interested in learning about electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, antenna engineering, and integrated AI and machine learning in modeling and simulation.

Job Duties

Due to the nature of the work at GTRI, job duties will depend upon contract and sponsor needs. Students could participate in the following projects/tasks:

• Assist with and independently perform RF measurements
• Program test equipment to automate measurements
• Produce MATLAB or python AI and machine learning code as directed to perform electromagnetic modeling and simulation of RF and antenna systems
• Perform electromagnetic simulations using Ansys HFSS
• Assist with RF/microwave circuit design and modeling
• Document and present research results

Required Minimum Qualifications

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of courses in electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, or antenna engineering
• Experience with laboratory test equipment including: Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python
• Familiarity with Keysight ADS and Ansys HFSS
• Ability to perform research independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.