Test Systems Software Intern - Spring 2027 - ELSYS
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Summary
The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking a Student Intern in the Test Engineering Division (TEN) for the Spring 2027 semester.
Job description
Test Engineering Division (TEN) provides Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability for Electronic Warfare (EW), Avionics, and Radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test systems. These systems provide high fidelity simulation and stimulation of real-time Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Radio Frequency (RF), and Avionics environments for testing EW, Avionics and Radar systems that are used to protect aircraft from ground and airborne threats.
This broad range of research will provide a solid foundation for the student as a future software engineer. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research and development in one of the following areas:
- Sensing and processing broad bands of the electromagnetic spectrum
- Creating a complex electromagnetic environment used to test Aircraft Protection systems
- Controlling and configuring HITL test stations
- Using Machine Learning and/or data science for data analysis applications
The student researcher will perform one or more of the following activities:
- Design, code, and debug Windows software, embedded systems software, or web technologies for electronic warfare or radar systems test applications
- Conduct testing of Windows application software, embedded systems software, or web technologies
- Develop software test tools
- Assist with conducting trade studies, writing technical reports, and writing and conducting tests
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
- Experience in more than 1 programming language
- Automated testing experience
- Ability to perform research independently
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Configuration management tools
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
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.