Autonomy Software Engineering and Systems Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026 - ASL

OverviewThe 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.Georgia Tech's Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.Job DescriptionGTRI’s Cooperative Education (“co-op”) program offers you extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state-of-the-art equipment and rapidly improve your technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school.The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) is currently seeking co-ops in the Autonomy Technology Transition Division (ATTD) for the Fall 2026 Semester.ATTD conducts research supporting sponsors across the Department of Defense and focuses on autonomous uncrewed aircraft programs. Expertise includes autonomous systems, systems engineering, avionics engineering, embedded software development, robotics, algorithim development, test and evaluation, and hardware- and software-in-the-loop development and test environments and laboratories.The Student Will Work Under The Guidance Of GTRI Researchers Performing One Or More Of The Following Activities Supporting Research On Autonomous UAS PlatformsEmbedded Software DevelopmentWindows and/or Linux Software ProgrammingData AnalysisC++, Rust, and/or Python ProgrammingVehicle and Sensor Control, Task Allocation, Perception, and/or Tracking Algorithm DevelopmentTest AutomationSoftware Test and VerificationSystems EngineeringRequired Minimum QualificationsCo-opPursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.3.0 or higher cumulative GPAMust 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 termsMust be able to complete at least three full-time co-op terms (alternating three terms of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school) prior to graduationPreferred QualificationsExperience with one more programming language.Experience with Python.Familiarity with Configuration Management and Collaborative tools.Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience.Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts.Secret ClearanceHours per Week40 hours per weekU.S. Citizenship RequirementsDue to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.Clearance Type RequiredCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.Housing and RelocationHousing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.Equal Employment OpportunityThe Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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