You must pursue a relevant degree, have a 3.0+ GPA, leadership experience, communicate well, understand math, assemble electronics, use lab equipment, code, manage configurations, and hold a Secret Clearance.

You will develop and test software, troubleshoot electronic hardware, analyze cybersecurity, implement policies, and work on electronic attack system development and testing.

Software Engineering

Engineering

United States

Warner Robins

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research organization of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). GTRI is a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) and leverages its science and engineering expertise, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, to enhance the impact of our collective research output. We advance technology and provide innovative solutions to:
•	Enhance State of Georgia economic development.
•	Serve National Security.
•	Improve the human condition.
•	Educate future technology leaders.

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GTRI is the nonprofit applied research organization of Georgia Tech. 

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 <p>The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) seeks an Intern in the Test Engineering Division (TEN) for the Fall 2024 semester in Warner Robins, GA. ELSYS/TEN researches existing and emerging military systems, primarily avionics used to protect the US and allied aircraft. ELSYS/TEN develops a wide range of products that range from threat protection systems that fly on military aircraft, software applications that enable testing of avionics systems, cybersecurity studies for avionics systems, and mobile military applications to enable aircrews to use modern mobile devices to fly safer and more efficiently. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing one or more of the following activities:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Software development testing and validation</li>
  <li>Electronic hardware development, sustainment, testing, and troubleshooting</li>
  <li>Cybersecurity analysis, policy implementation, and compliance</li>
  <li>Object oriented and web development and testing</li>
  <li>Electronic attack system development and testing</li>
 </ul>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Minimum Qualifications</b></h3>
 <p><b> Intern</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electronics Technology or similar technical areas.</li>
  <li>3.0 or higher cumulative GPA</li>
  <li>Must be registered for 6+ credit hours</li>
 </ul>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h3>
 <ul>
  <li>Task / team leadership experience</li>
  <li>Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas</li>
  <li>Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts</li>
  <li>Experience with electronics hardware assembly</li>
  <li>Experience with basic laboratory equipment</li>
  <li>Experience in one or more programming languages</li>
  <li>Experience in the use of configuration management tools</li>
  <li>Secret Clearance</li>
 </ul>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Hours per Week</b></h3>
 <p>20 hours per week</p>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> U.S. Citizenship Requirements</b></h3>
 <p>Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.</p>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Clearance Type Required</b></h3>
 <p>Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.</p>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Housing and Relocation</b></h3>
 <p>Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.</p>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h3>
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  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2>
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 <p>The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.</p>
 <p>Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.<br> <br> <b>USG Core Values Statement</b></p>
 <p>The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.</p>
 <p>Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.</p>
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 The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) seeks an Intern in the Test Engineering Division (TEN) for the Fall 2024 semester in Warner Robins, GA. ELSYS/TEN researches existing and emerging military systems, primarily avionics used to protect the US and allied aircraft. ELSYS/TEN develops a wide range of products that range from threat protection systems that fly on military aircraft, software applications that enable testing of avionics systems, cybersecurity studies for avionics systems, and mobile military applications to enable aircrews to use modern mobile devices to fly safer and more efficiently. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing one or more of the following activities:
 
  Software development testing and validation
  Electronic hardware development, sustainment, testing, and troubleshooting
  Cybersecurity analysis, policy implementation, and compliance
  Object oriented and web development and testing
  Electronic attack system development and testing
 
 Required Minimum Qualifications
  Intern
 
  Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electronics Technology or similar technical areas.
  3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  Must be registered for 6+ credit hours
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
  Task / team leadership experience
  Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
  Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
  Experience with electronics hardware assembly
  Experience with basic laboratory equipment
  Experience in one or more programming languages
  Experience in the use of configuration management tools
  Secret Clearance
 
 Hours per Week
 20 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
 
  Equal Employment Opportunity
 
 The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
 Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.  USG Core Values Statement
 The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.


Electronic Warfare and Avionics Intern – Spring 2025 - Warner Robins, GA - ELSYS

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