SSED Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2025 - SEAL

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Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) seeks an intern or student assistant to join our Sensor Systems Engineering Division (SSED) for Spring 2025. Students will assist Research Engineers in various engineering tasks. Students should be interested in learning about RF, analog, digital, and mixed signal design, system engineering, electronic systems integration, and testing.

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:

• Testing and characterization of Analog, and Digital components and systems
• Analyzing measured test data
• Developing and executing automated test scripts
• Assembling and wiring custom modules and chassis
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation

Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Full-Time Intern- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
• Part-Time Intern- Must be registered for 6+ credit hours

• Knowledge of RF, Analog, and Digital circuit testing
• Experience with various lab instrumentation including Power Supplies, Multi-meters, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope
• Experience in scripting in Python, LabVIEW, or other programming language
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with office application including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools
• The ability to work independently given tasks and departmental policies and guidelines
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

20-40 hours per week

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

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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