Undergraduate Cybersecurity Intern - Fall 2026 - ELSYS

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

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Job Description

The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking an undergraduate Student Intern in the Electronic Systems Lifecycle (ESL) Division, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, for the Fall 2026 semester.

ESL conducts research and engineering support spanning the full lifecycle of a broad range of electronic systems. Operating primarily in support of Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in Warner Robins, Georgia, ESL specializes in advancing Electronic Warfare (EW), avionics and related technologies. The division's expertise covers a wide spectrum of activities, including system prototyping, technology insertion, systems and facility modernization, Test and Evaluation (T&E), cybersecurity engineering, and comprehensive system analysis. ESL plays a vital role in the development and enhancement of both emerging and fielded systems and platforms. This broad range of research will provide a solid foundation for the student as a future cybersecurity engineer. The student will work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research and development in one of the following areas:

• Cybersecurity analysis
• Cybersecurity policy implementation
• Cybersecurity compliance for avionics systems

The student researcher will perform one or more of the following activities:

• Develop system security engineering solutions for avionics systems
• Investigate avionics systems interconnections and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Develop RMF compliance solutions and documentation

Required Minimum Qualifications

Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Part-Time Intern– Must be registered for 6+ credit hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Minor or significant classes in cybersecurity
• Experience in developing RMF solutions to cybersecurity issues
• Completion of Security+ or (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification
• Experience in the use of configuration management tools
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
• Ability to perform research independently and on teams
• Task / team leadership experience
• Secret Clearance

Hours per Week

10–20 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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute 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 p