Skip to main content
Georgia Tech Research Institute

Autonomy Software / Systems Engineering Intern

1w

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Atlanta, US · Internship · $40,000 – $60,000

About this role

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. GTRI supports eight laboratories across over 20 locations, performing more than $940 million in research annually for government and industry. The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) seeks interns in the Autonomy Technology Transition Division (ATTD) for autonomous uncrewed aircraft programs.

ATTD focuses on autonomous systems, systems engineering, avionics engineering, embedded software development, robotics, algorithm development, test and evaluation. Interns work under GTRI researchers on autonomous UAS platforms. Activities include software development, data analysis, and algorithm development for vehicle control, perception, and tracking.

Expertise spans hardware- and software-in-the-loop development and test environments. Sponsors include the Department of Defense. Research combines science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems.

Georgia Tech develops leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition through nine key values like striving for excellence, championing innovation, and acting ethically. Interns contribute to inclusive innovation addressing global challenges. They support public good with real human impact.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Registered for Full-time Internship Credit
  • Experience in 1 or more programming languages
  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management and Collaborative tools
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
  • U.S. Citizenship required; able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for autonomous UAS platforms
  • Program in Windows and/or Linux environments
  • Analyze data supporting research activities
  • Program in C++, Rust, and/or Python
  • Develop algorithms for vehicle and sensor control, task allocation, perception, and tracking
  • Automate testing processes
  • Perform software test and verification
  • Conduct systems engineering tasks

Benefits

  • 40 hours per week