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Air and Missile Defense Division Graduate Research Assistant - Spring 2025 - SEAL

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)
relocation assistance
United States, Georgia, Smyrna
711 Marietta Street, NW (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
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

Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) is currently seeking students to assist Research Engineers with modeling and simulation of radar systems for the purposes of tracking air and space targets. Students should be interested in learning about radar systems and the associated measurement process and the estimation of kinematic state of air and space targets.

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:



  • Produce MATLAB code as directed to perform modeling and simulation of the radar systems and the associated measurement process.
  • Develop algorithms for estimation and tracking of the kinematic state of air and space targets
  • Develop tools using MATLAB to assist in analysis of air and space target tracking applications


Required Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Research Assistant



  • Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week


Preferred Qualifications

  • Completed at least one course in probability, statistics and/or random variables
  • Completed at least one course in linear systems /or the associated matrix math
  • Experience with MATLAB
  • Ability to self-start and perform research independently
  • Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills


Hours per Week

15 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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