Georgia Tech Research Institute
Electro-Optical Graduate Research Assistant Spring 2026
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Electro-Optical Graduate Research Assistant Spring 2026
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Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories across the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI’s researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Job Description This Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position is in the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Division (EISD) within the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) at GTRI for the Spring 2026 semester. The candidate will work with teams on projects that identify novel EO/IR sensing modalities, develop prototype optical systems and associated electronics and algorithms, and identify electro-optical hardware/software components (lenses, telescopes, modulators, detectors, amplifiers, computing architectures, etc.) required to implement these systems. EISD specializes in the complete optical imaging and remote sensing chain, from design, development, integration, test, and evaluation of imaging and sensing systems to the processing, exploitation, and visualization of data and imagery. Researchers integrate optical sensors (UV/Vis/IR) with cameras, lidar systems, ultrasonics, environmental imagers, and RF antennas on a multitude of manned and unmanned platforms, contributing to national defense in ISTAR, DIRECTED ENERGY, and SUBSEA WARRIORFARE.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Imaging Science, or a related field.
Must be enrolled with 12+ credit hours.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Commit to 15‑20 hours of work per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing algorithms in C/C++, Python, and/or MATLAB.
Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts.
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas.
Experience in optics or applied optics, including design, development, and integration of optical systems.
Experience developing image processing and/or computer vision algorithms.
Experience with lidar and/or remote sensing instrumentation.
Experience modeling and simulating orbital bodies.
Hours per Week 20 hours per week.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Housing and Relocation Housing and relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
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Electro-Optical Graduate Research Assistant Spring 2026
role at the
Georgia Tech Research Institute .
Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories across the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI’s researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Job Description This Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position is in the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Division (EISD) within the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) at GTRI for the Spring 2026 semester. The candidate will work with teams on projects that identify novel EO/IR sensing modalities, develop prototype optical systems and associated electronics and algorithms, and identify electro-optical hardware/software components (lenses, telescopes, modulators, detectors, amplifiers, computing architectures, etc.) required to implement these systems. EISD specializes in the complete optical imaging and remote sensing chain, from design, development, integration, test, and evaluation of imaging and sensing systems to the processing, exploitation, and visualization of data and imagery. Researchers integrate optical sensors (UV/Vis/IR) with cameras, lidar systems, ultrasonics, environmental imagers, and RF antennas on a multitude of manned and unmanned platforms, contributing to national defense in ISTAR, DIRECTED ENERGY, and SUBSEA WARRIORFARE.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Imaging Science, or a related field.
Must be enrolled with 12+ credit hours.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Commit to 15‑20 hours of work per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing algorithms in C/C++, Python, and/or MATLAB.
Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts.
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas.
Experience in optics or applied optics, including design, development, and integration of optical systems.
Experience developing image processing and/or computer vision algorithms.
Experience with lidar and/or remote sensing instrumentation.
Experience modeling and simulating orbital bodies.
Hours per Week 20 hours per week.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Housing and Relocation Housing and relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
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