SSED Test Engineering Intern - Fall - SEAL

Overview

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. GTRI’s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) seeks an intern or student assistant to join our Sensor Systems Engineering Division (SSED) for Fall 2026. Students will assist Research Engineers in various engineering tasks. Students should be interested in learning about RF, analog, digital, and mixed signal design, 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:

• Testing and characterization of Analog, and Digital components and systems
• Analyzing measured test data
• Developing and executing automated test scripts
• Assembling and wiring custom modules and chassis
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation

Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Full‑Time Intern – Must be registered for Full‑time Internship Credit
• Part‑Time Intern – Must be registered for 6+ credit hours

• Knowledge of RF, Analog, and Digital circuit testing
• Experience with various lab instrumentation including Power Supplies, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope
• Experience in scripting in Python, LabVIEW, or other programming language
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools
• Ability to work independently given tasks and departmental policies and guidelines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

20‑40 hours per week

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

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

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute 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 Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for…