RFID Lab: Simulation Team Software Developer (Undergrad)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Supportive work/life balance

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Alabama seeks a Student Worker to engage in research, design, and develop software projects in radio frequency and signal processing. The candidate will collaborate with the Simulation Team and utilize skills in game development and user design. Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Auburn University, with availability this semester. Competitive pay rate of $15/hour and flexible work hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with game development software such as Unity, Unreal, or Godot.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Python.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.

Responsibilities

• Research topics in radio frequency identification and signal processing.
• Design features for desktop and augmented reality software.
• Develop algorithms for signal understanding and processing.

Skills

Experience with game development software

Experience with object-oriented programming languages

User design experience

Web design experience

Education

Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student

Preferably undergraduate Sophomore or Junior

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Godot

C#

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Job Summary

The student worker will research, design, and develop desktop and augmented reality software projects in the fields of radio frequency, signal processing, and real-time simulation. These projects primarily take advantage of skills in the areas of research, game development, and user design to visualize and interact with radio frequency technologies.

Essential Functions

• Research deep unfamiliar topics in the realm of radio frequency identification and signal processing.
• Design innovative features for desktop, augmented reality, and simulation software.
• Develop algorithms and techniques that reinvent signal understanding and processing.
• Collaborate closely with the tight‑knit members that make up the Simulation Team and collaborate broadly with the large organization that is Auburn University’s RFID Lab.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student.
• Available to start this semester.
• Experience with game development software such as Unity, Unreal, or Godot.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student (preferably an undergraduate Sophomore or Junior).
• Available for the Summer and Fall semesters.
• Proficiency in linear algebra and trigonometry.
• User design experience.
• Web design experience.

Pay Rate $15.00/hour
Work Hours 20
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date: 02/03/2026

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