Undergraduate Software Intern - Spring 2027 - ELSYS
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Summary
The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking an Undergraduate Student Intern in the Electronic Systems Lifecycle (ESL) Division, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, for the Spring 2027 semester.
Job description
Role
ESL conducts research and engineering support spanning the full lifecycle of a broad range of electronic systems. Operating primarily in support of Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in Warner Robins, Georgia, ESL specializes in advancing Electronic Warfare (EW) and related technologies. The division's expertise covers a wide spectrum of activities, including system prototyping, technology insertion, systems and facility modernization, Test and Evaluation (T&E), cybersecurity engineering, and comprehensive system analysis. ESL plays a vital role in the development and enhancement of both emerging and fielded systems and platforms. 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:
- Software development, testing, and validation
- Object oriented programming, web development, and software/hardware interfacing
- Creating a complex electromagnetic environment used to test Aircraft Protection systems
- Controlling and configuring hardware-in-the-loop test station
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 avionics systems test applications
- Conduct testing of Windows application software, embedded systems software, or web technologies
- Develop software test tools
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Part-Time Intern– Must be registered for 6+ credit hours
- Intermediate experience with at least one programming language
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in one or more programming languages outside of classes (work or independent project experience)
- Experience in the use of configuration management tools
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
- Automated testing experience
- Ability to perform research independently and on teams
- Task / team leadership experience
- Secret Clearance
Hours per Week
10–20 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Part-Time Intern– Must be registered for 6+ credit hours
- Intermediate experience with at least one programming language
- Experience in one or more programming languages outside of classes (work or independent project experience)
- Experience in the use of configuration management tools
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
- Automated testing experience
- Ability to perform research independently and on teams
- Task / team leadership experience
- Secret Clearance
- US 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.