Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 - ASL

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 is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: students as priority, striving for excellence, thriving on diversity, celebrating collaboration, championing innovation, safeguarding freedom of inquiry and expression, nurturing wellbeing, acting ethically, and responsible stewardship. Job Description The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) Systems Integration Division (SID) supports systems integration, system design, and product development projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) systems. SID researches military systems specializing in avionics, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, intelligence systems, tactical communication/datalink systems; and live, virtual, constructive training solutions. The SID team's engineering roles include Systems Engineering, Algorithm Engineering, Datalink Engineering, and Embedded Software Engineering. SID is seeking an intern for the Fall 2026 semester. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing one or more of the following activities: Creation of software requirements Design of software components Implementation of embedded software Integration and test of embedded software Creation of software technical data packages Required Minimum Qualifications Intern Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA Part‑Time Intern – Must be registered for 6+ credit hours Preferred Qualifications Experience with Python. Experience developing software in C/C++. Experience with embedded systems software development. Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience. Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts. Hours per Week 20 hours per week U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position are required to be U.S. 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, or services. 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