Digital Systems Graduate Research Assistant SEAL

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.

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Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) currently seeks a graduate student to join our Sensor Systems Engineering Division starting Spring 2027. The student will assist Research Engineers in various system engineering tasks. The student should be interested in learning about Digital Signal Processing design and simulation, and digital design and development, system engineering, electronic systems integration, and testing.

Due to the nature of the work at GTRI, job duties will depend upon contract and sponsor needs. Students could participate in the following projects/tasks:

• Digital signal processing design and simulation with MATLAB
• Digital system implementation with VHDL and FPGA hardware
• Testing and characterization of Digital, Analog, and RF and components and systems
• Developing and executing automated test scripts in NI LabVIEW
• Analyzing measured test data
• Assembling and wiring custom modules and chassis
• Generating schematics and PCB layout
• Developing C/C++ code

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Commit to 13-20 hours of work per week

• Experience in 1 or more programming languages
• Task/team leadership experience
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Familiarity with Linux and open source tools
• Configuration management tools
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas

13–20 hours per week

Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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