Collaborative Autonomy Graduate Research Assistant - Fall 2026-ATAS
Overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934, GTRI supports over 2,900 employees across eight laboratories nationwide, conducting over $940 million of research annually for government and industry. GTRI collaborates with Georgia Tech to advance technology and improve society, emphasizing excellence, diversity, collaboration, innovation, ethical conduct, and community wellbeing.
Job Description
The Aerospace, Transportation & Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS) of GTRI seeks a Junior Collaborative Autonomy Graduate Research Assistant for the Fall 2026 semester. Ideal candidates possess extensive C/C++ and Python programming skills, follow software engineering best practices, and demonstrate a strong mathematical foundation and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge in one of the following areas is preferred: ROS, configuration management tools, task/team leadership, strong math skills, ability to learn complex engineering concepts, familiarity with Linux and open-source tools, and clear communication of technical ideas.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate Research Assistant pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics, or related fields
- Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) during working semesters
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Commitment to 20 hours of work per week
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating and deploying robotics algorithms for real-time operation on robots
- Proven research or software project experience in multi-robot collaboration, path planning and navigation, behavior-based robotics, optimal control and estimation, machine learning for robotic control, or software engineering processes
Hours per Week
10-20 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government.
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
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