
Autonomy Software / Systems Engineering Intern
1w1 week agoGeorgia 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
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