Modeling & Simulation Research Assistant

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Student Assistant/Research Assistant to support the Electro-Optical Systems Lab (EOSL) within the EWSMS Division for the Fall 2026 semester. The position focuses on general simulation and modeling tasks to analyze platform survivability in various engagement scenarios.

Applicants must be enrolled in a technical bachelor's program, maintain at least 6 credit hours, and hold a 2.5+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline.
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university
• 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

Responsibilities

• Support research and development projects in the EWSMS Division with general simulation and modeling tasks.
• Assist in evaluating platform and system effectiveness and survivability in various scenario scales.
• Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts for Fall 2026 semester.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/CS/Physics/Mathematics

Tools

AFSIM

GIT

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Student Assistant/Research Assistant to support the Electro-Optical Systems Lab (EOSL) within the EWSMS Division for the Fall 2026 semester. The position focuses on general simulation and modeling tasks to analyze platform survivability in various engagement scenarios.

Applicants must be enrolled in a technical bachelor's program, maintain at least 6 credit hours, and hold a 2.5+ GPA.