Electrical Engineering Co-Op Student - Spring 2025 - SEAL

Electrical Engineering Co-Op Student - Spring 2025 - SEAL

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ID: 499991
Type: Students: Co-op
Location: Smyrna, GA
Categories: System Architecture, Hardware Development/Design, Electromagnetics, Modeling/Simulation, Networking, RF, System Engineering, Testing, Aerospace, Aircraft

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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Job Description

GTRI's Cooperative Education ("co-op") program offers you extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state-of-the-art equipment and rapidly improve your technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school.

The Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) is currently seeking a Co-op Student within the Command, Control, and Communications Division's (C3D) C3 Rapid Electronic and Electromagnetic Design (CREED) Branch for Spring 2025.

CREED develops test, prototype, and fielded hardware from the sub-circuit to the system level. These systems provide robust tactical data link capabilities to airborne, maritime, and ground based systems. The branch supports Radio Frequency (RF), analog, and digital systems design including the ideation and development of automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test stations.

This broad range of research will provide a solid foundation for the student as a future electrical engineer. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research and development in one or more of the following areas:

• PCB Layout and Debugging
• Analog Circuit Design and Troubleshooting
• Digital Circuit Design and Troubleshooting
• Systems Integration
• Test Automation and Scripting
• RF Systems Design and Test
• Embedded Systems
• Chassis Assemblies and Cable Harnesses
• Technical Data Packages
• Trade studies and feasibility assessments

Required Minimum Qualifications

Co-op

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be eligible to be approved by your college/university to participate in a co-op program and register for co-op credit with your university during work terms
• Must be able to complete at least three full-time co-op terms (alternating three terms of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school) prior to graduation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with test automation scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, etc.)
• Strong communications skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Familiarity with standard RF and Electronics Test Equipment
• Familiarity with basic RF architectures and waveforms

Secret Clearance

Hours per Week

40 hours per week

U.S. Persons Requirements

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

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

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.

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Posted: 09/23/2024
Closes: 12/06/2024

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