STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Embedded Systems Student Engineer - Warner Robins, GA

  • Southwest Research Institute
  • Warner Robins, Georgia
  • 04/01/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Testing

Job Description

STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Embedded Systems Student Engineer - Warner Robins, GA 16-01519 Who We Are: The spectrum innovation section specializes in innovating the next generation of Electronic Warfare to benefit warfighters around the globe. Objectives of this Role: Successfully contribute to the design and implementation of FPGA-based solutions for ongoing and upcoming projects. Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills to address design challenges and optimize FPGA implementations. Assist in development of comprehensive testbenches and verification environments for FPGA designs. Work with a team to ensure seamless integration of FPGA designs with other system components, supporting overall project success. Apply digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms to analyze advanced radio frequency (RF) signal characteristics using high rate analog to digital converters. Support the development and implementation of cutting-edge machine learning algorithms on FPGA platforms to address critical challenges in Electronic Warfare. Summer 2026 position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Support development and debugging of HDL (Verilog/VHDL) code based on project requirements per design specifications. Assist in the development and work to run simulations to verify the functionality and performance of FPGA designs. Use testbenches to validate code against expected outputs and performance metrics. Learn to maintain detailed documentation of the design process, code changes, and testing procedures. Perform in-lab radio frequency integration tests of FPGA components with other modules in the system. Attend formal design review meetings to present FPGA designs and receive feedback. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. 0 years: Coding expertise in VHDL or Verilog. Course work in Digital Signal Processing. Expertise using AMD Xilinx Vivado tools. Experience with AMD Xilinx Versal a plus. RFSoC experience a plus. A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Work assignment is in Warner Robins, Georgia. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: Warner Robins, Georgia For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top