Test Systems Software Intern - Spring 2027 - ELSYS

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 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:

1. Students are our top priority.
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3. We thrive on diversity.
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5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
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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 The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking a Student Intern in the Test Engineering Division (TEN) for the Spring 2027 semester. Test Engineering Division (TEN) provides Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability for Electronic Warfare (EW), Avionics, and Radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test systems. These systems provide high fidelity simulation and stimulation of real-time Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Radio Frequency (RF), and Avionics environments for testing EW, Avionics and Radar systems that are used to protect aircraft from ground and airborne threats. This broad range of research will provide a solid foundation for the student as a future software engineer. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research and development in one of the following areas: Sensing and processing broad bands of the electromagnetic spectrum Creating a complex electromagnetic environment used to test Aircraft Protection systems Controlling and configuring HITL test stations Using Machine Learning and/or data science for data analysis applications The student researcher will perform one or more of the following activities: Design, code, and debug Windows software, embedded systems software, or web technologies for electronic warfare or radar systems test applications Conduct testing of Windows application software, embedded systems software, or web technologies Develop software test tools Assist with conducting trade studies, writing technical reports, and writing and conducting tests Required Minimum Qualifications Intern Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related. 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit Preferred Qualifications Experience in more than 1 programming language Automated testing experience Ability to perform research independently Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts Configuration management tools Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas Hours per Week 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. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. 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These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)