TEMP-Engineering; GTRI-Aero Trans Adv Sys; ATAS
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Location:
Cobb County, Georgia
Full-Time, Temporary
About UsGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.
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Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
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 are our top priority.
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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 SummaryProvide engineering services in support of systems and equipment associated with research efforts within an academic or research unit or laboratory. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff
This position typically will advise and counsel: unit management and staff
This position will supervise: NA
- Job Duty 1 - Participate in the design, installation and testing of systems and components.
- Job Duty 2 - Develop engineering project schedules, plans, and specifications for systems and components.
- Job Duty 3 - Conduct analyses of system performance; prescribe corrective action where required.
- Job Duty 4 - Troubleshoot systems; may involve calibration and repair work.
- Job Duty 5 - Prepare drawings, schematic diagrams and other documentation associated with components and systems.
- Job Duty 6 - Provide input to and administer project engineering budgets.
- Job Duty 7 - Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues.
- Job Duty 8 - Participate in project reviews for conformance to quality standards and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Job Duty 9 - Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required QualificationsValid Driver's license This is a temporary position, limited to 1300 hours or 12 consecutive months, and subject to ACA and GT guidelines for temporary employment.
Required ExperienceUp to two years of job related experience
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)
Preferred QualificationsExperience in combustion, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
Strong mechanical design & analysis
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesSKILLS This job requires application of engineering principles, processes and practices; application of regulations, codes and safety practices; utilization of basic and advanced computer applications including those specific to areas of responsibility; communication skills.
USG Core ValuesThe 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…
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