Graduate Mechanical Design & Prototyping Research Assistant

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute seeks a Graduate Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering to contribute to large-scale prototype design and development within ATAS. You will gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks, machining, 3D printing, and mechanical analysis while supporting assembly, testing, and tolerance analysis.

The role requires pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, full-time enrollment, 3.0+ GPA, and 15–20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech.
• Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week.
• Experience using SolidWorks and basic fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and documenting designs for large-scale prototypes.
• Mechanical design and analysis for DOD applications.
• Machining, 3D-Printing, sheet metal bending, and other fabrication processes.
• Build assemblies and integrate subsystems for testing.
• Perform tolerance analysis and support logistics of prototypes.
• Use SolidWorks and other tools to create parts, drawings, and assemblies.
• Coordinate assembly and testing of large prototype systems.

Skills

Strong math skills

Clear communication of technical ideas

Hands-on fabrication experience

Configuration management tools

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute seeks a Graduate Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering to contribute to large-scale prototype design and development within ATAS. You will gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks, machining, 3D printing, and mechanical analysis while supporting assembly, testing, and tolerance analysis.

The role requires pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, full-time enrollment, 3.0+ GPA, and 15–20 hours weekly.