Job Description
GTRI’s Cooperative Education (“co-op”) program offers you extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state-of-the-art equipment and rapidly improve your technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school.
We are looking for a student that will help with the design, development, and maintenance of various software systems. These systems including Big-Data, widely distributed systems, and traditional n-tier systems which rely on Java as the underlying programming language.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Co-op
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must be 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
- Must be 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
- Experience in 1 or more programming languages
- Task/team leadership experience
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
- Familiarity with Linux and open-source tools
- Configuration management tools
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
- Familiarity with Big-Data, widely distributed systems
- Familiarity with machine-learning concepts
- Familiarity with n-tier systems
Hours per Week
40 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute’s mission of solving the world’s most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law .