Research Intern

Job Description

About the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the non-profit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Established in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown significantly, boasting over 2,900 employees across eight laboratories and 20 locations nationwide. GTRI conducts over $940 million worth of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. Its researchers combine expertise in science, engineering, economics, policy, and technology to tackle complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and private businesses.

Job Description: Research Intern – Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL)

GTRI’s Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) focuses on applied research, development, testing, and evaluation of ground-based air and missile defense systems, as well as rotary-wing aviation systems. ASL is currently seeking interns to join their team in Huntsville, AL.

The selected intern will:

• Create visual solutions and outcomes for research, technical data, and complex procedures using a wide range of graphic software, HTML/CSS, and other interactive technologies.
• Support a variety of defense programs with these visual assets.

This is a research intern role in the Capability Centric Architecture Branch (CCAB) within the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Human Systems Engineering, Human Factors, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Full-Time Intern: Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit.
• Part-Time Intern: Must be registered for 6+ credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in computer graphics.
• Knowledge or experience in user interface design, human factors design, etc.
• Ability to create 3D models from 2D photos, CAD, and other documents using software like Autodesk 3D Studio Max or Maya.
• Willingness to learn 3D creation packages like Remo3D and work with OpenFlight and glTF formatted models.
• Experience working with images as textures (e.g., liveries on vehicles) using tools like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or similar.
• Ability to create visual images for presentations, large format posters, and/or printouts.
• Ability to integrate content assets into modeling and simulation programs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate and understand technical ideas.

Hours per Week: 10-20 hours per week.

U.S. Persons Requirements: Due to research contracts with the US federal government, candidates must be US Persons.

Clearance Type Required: None

Housing and Relocation: Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.