Embedded Systems Hardware Co-op - Fall 2026 – Applied Embedded Systems Division/ELSYS

About the role

The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) within the Applied Embedded Systems (AES) Division at GTRI is seeking Embedded Systems Hardware Co-op Students for the Fall 2026 term. This program alternates three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and unit-test embedded microcontroller firmware (C/C++) including device drivers, communication protocols, and hardware interface logic.
• Develop and maintain user-facing GUIs (e.g., in Python, C#, or web frameworks) that interface with embedded systems for configuration, control, and data visualization.
• Implement and integrate database interfaces (SQL/NoSQL) to store, query, and manage data produced by embedded devices and test tools.
• Participate in system integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing, including debugging issues across firmware, GUI, and backend components using lab instrumentation and software tools.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for code, interfaces, communication protocols, and test procedures to support knowledge transfer and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to refine requirements, perform code reviews, and follow software engineering best practices (version control, issue tracking, CI/CD where applicable).

Requirements

• Co-op Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 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 terms.
• 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 graduation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform research independently.
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts.
• Experience with schematic capture or board layout.
• Clearance Type Required: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in C/C++, Python, and web frameworks.
• Experience with schematic capture or board layout.
• Strong math and engineering skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$50,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

40 hours per week.