Research IT Operations Co-op - Spring 2027 - ELSYS
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Summary
GTRI's Cooperative Education (co-op) program offers extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state-of-the-art equipment and rapidly improve technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school.
Job description
Georgia Tech Research Institute's Research IT Department (RITD) is currently seeking highly motivated Co-Op students for the upcoming Spring 2027 semester to join our IT Operations Team and to assist with research project work throughout the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS).
Our Co-op Students work in a collaborative environment managing the helpdesk ticket systems. We provide IT support to ELSYS employees and assist researchers and engineers with various projects. Students will also be exposed to virtualization, DevOps, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Security Assurance, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Computer Science or similar field of study
- 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 prior to graduation
- Be interested in learning IT operations (including but not limited to system administration/deployment, networking, software troubleshooting, and security)
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems, various types of computer hardware, and networking
- A passion for technology, and a desire to grow as an IT professional
- Task/team leadership experience
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems is considered a plus
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
Company overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, serving as one of the nation's premier university-affiliated research centers. Established in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has evolved into a comprehensive research organization that conducts cutting-edge applied research across multiple domains including defense systems, cybersecurity, telecommunications, energy systems, and biomedical engineering. With a workforce of over 2,000 researchers, engineers, and support staff, GTRI operates numerous specialized research laboratories and collaborates extensively with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions. The institute is particularly renowned for its work in radar systems, electronic warfare, and advanced communications technologies, contributing significantly to national security and technological innovation. GTRI's research portfolio spans both classified and unclassified projects, with a strong emphasis on translating fundamental research into practical solutions that address complex real-world challenges across defense, commercial, and public sectors.