SSED Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2026 - SEAL

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) SEAL seeks an intern or student assistant to join the Sensor Systems Engineering Division for Spring 2026. Students will support Research Engineers in RF/analog/digital design and testing, gaining hands-on experience across system engineering and electronics integration.

Open to Bachelor's students, the role emphasizes lab testing, data analysis, scripting, and documentation, with 20–40 hours per week and U.S. citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Full-Time Intern or Part-Time Intern credit registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Testing and characterization of analog and digital components and systems.
• Analyzing measured test data.
• Developing and executing automated test scripts.
• Assembling and wiring custom modules and chassis.
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation.

Skills

RF testing

Analog testing

Digital testing

Python scripting

LabVIEW

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power Supplies

Multimeters

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Oscilloscope

Job description

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.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

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1. Students are our top priority.
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3. We thrive on diversity.
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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Description

Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) seeks an intern or student assistant to join our Sensor Systems Engineering Division (SSED) for Spring 2026. Students will assist Research Engineers in various engineering tasks. Students should be interested in learning about RF, analog, digital, and mixed signal design, system engineering, electronic systems integration, and testing.

Due to the nature of the work at GTRI, job duties will depend upon contract and sponsor needs. Students could participate in the following projects/tasks:

• Testing and characterization of Analog, and Digital components and systems
• Analyzing measured test data
• Developing and executing automated test scripts
• Assembling and wiring custom modules and chassis
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation

Required Minimum Qualifications

Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Full-Time Intern- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
• Part-Time Intern- Must be registered for 6+ credit hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF, Analog, and Digital circuit testing
• Experience with various lab instrumentation including Power Supplies, Multi-meters, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope
• Experience in scripting in Python, LabVIEW, or other programming language
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with office application including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools
• The ability to work independently given tasks and departmental policies and guidelines
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Hours per Week

20-40 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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