Position: Electronics Hardware Engineer (Entry Level) - SEAL - Open Rank
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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Location
Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)
Project/Unit Description
The Georgia Tech Research Institute has opportunities for research engineers within the Sensor and Systems Engineering Division (SSED) of the Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL). SSED projects focus on developing hardware for a wide range of Department of Defense applications. Hardware development includes designing and building custom hardware, modifying existing hardware, implementing solutions using general purpose hardware, and repurposing hardware.
Applications primarily include radar, electronic warfare, and embedded signal processing but often span into communication systems, surveillance systems, and other remote sensing applications.
Job Purpose
The Electronics Hardware Engineer develops mixed-signal design solutions including analog, RF and digital portions for Electronic Warfare, Radar, Avionics, Instrumentation, Automation, Communication and other complex systems. Specific activities of the Electronics Hardware Engineer include RF and analog development using system, circuit or board design and simulation tools; development of digital systems (including high-speed digital buses and FPGAs) via circuit simulation, schematic capture, board layout and assembly design;
test and debug of the resulting hardware utilizing test equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers; and integration with other system components. Additionally, the Electronics Hardware Engineer conducts analysis of system performance, develops test process and procedure designs and collaborates with other engineering teams.
This position comes with an Onsite Work Requirement.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform basic RF, analog or digital circuit design
• Perform circuit simulation and schematic capture for submodules of a platform design
• Generate documentation of hardware design and theory of operation
• Conduct basic lab testing activities
• Other related duties, as assigned
Required
Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2025.
• Proficiency with Altium
• Proficiency with Matlab
• Proficiency with RF test equipment
• Proficiency with digital test equipment
Preferred Qualifications
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with embedded software
• Knowledge of mechanical systems
Travel Requirements
10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook.
• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Equal Employment Opportunity
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