Graduate Robotics Research Assistant – Autonomy

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) ATAS seeks a Junior Collaborative Autonomy Graduate Research Assistant for Spring 2027. Strong C/C++ and Python skills, software engineering practices, and a solid math base are essential for this role.

Candidate must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD at Georgia Tech, enrolled full-time, with 3.0+ GPA and availability for 20 hours per week; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics, or related field.
• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) during working semesters.
• 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Commit to 20 hours of work per week.

Skills

C/C++

Python

ROS

Linux

Configuration management

Communication

Team leadership

Mathematics

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, CS, ECE, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics

Tools

ROS

Configuration management tools

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) ATAS seeks a Junior Collaborative Autonomy Graduate Research Assistant for Spring 2027. Strong C/C++ and Python skills, software engineering practices, and a solid math base are essential for this role.

Candidate must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD at Georgia Tech, enrolled full-time, with 3.0+ GPA and availability for 20 hours per week; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.