Autonomy Software Engineering and Systems Engineering Graduate Intern - Spring 2027 - ASL/ATTD

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Applied Systems Laboratory seeks Graduate Interns in the Autonomy Technology Transition Division for the Spring 2027 semester. You will assist in autonomous uncrewed aircraft research, software development, data analysis, and systems engineering under experienced researchers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s or PhD in engineering fields, with GPA 2.0+, and must be registered for full-time internship credit.

Competenze

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering field.
• 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Full-Time Intern—registered for Full-time Internship Credit.

Mansioni

• Support research on Autonomous UAS platforms in ATTD.
• Contribute to software development and data analysis.
• Work with C++, Python, and/or Rust programming.
• Engage in vehicle and sensor control, perception, and tracking algorithm development.
• Assist with test automation and software verification.
• Support systems engineering activities.
• Collaborate with GTRI researchers to transition autonomy technologies.

Conoscenze

C++

Python

Data Analysis

Windows/Linux Programming

Rust

Algorithm Development

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering

Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Master's or PhD in Robotics Engineering

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

Git

GitLab

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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Job Description

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) is currently seeking Graduate Interns in the Autonomy Technology Transition Division (ATTD) for the Spring 2027 Semester.

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) is currently seeking Interns/Student Assistants in the Autonomy Technology Transition Division (ATTD) for the Spring 2027 Semester.

ATTD conducts research supporting sponsors across the Department of Defense and focuses on autonomous uncrewed aircraft programs. Expertise includes autonomous systems, systems engineering, avionics engineering, embedded software development, robotics, algorithm development, test and evaluation, and hardware- and software-in-the-loop development test environments and laboratories.

The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing one or more of the following activities supporting research on Autonomous UAS platforms:

• Software Development
• Windows and/or Linux Software Programming
• Data Analysis
• C++, Rust, and/or Python Programming
• Vehicle and Sensor Control, Task Allocation, Perception, and/or Tracking Algorithm Development
• Test Automation
• Software Test and Verification
• Systems Engineering

Required Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Intern

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD degree at Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Full-Time Intern- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with C++ or Python.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management such as git and Collaborative tools such as Gitlab.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts

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.

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