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Job Description

Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, focusing on solving complex problems for government and industry. The Robotic Branch of the Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division is seeking a student Co-op for Spring 2027 to work on dexterous control of robotic arms and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Work on various aspects of dexterous control of a robotic arm and small mobile platforms.
  • Design, develop and implement mechanical and electrical systems for robot platforms.
  • Conduct background research.
  • Perform Solidworks design.
  • Engage in programming, debugging, and testing.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
  • Eligibility to participate in a co-op program and register for co-op credit with your university.
  • Ability to complete at least three full-time co-op terms prior to graduation.

Additional Information

  • 40 hours per week.
  • Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$41/hr across 38 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 92 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 67 different employers. 38 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 361 other active welding openings from 212 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Georgia Tech Research Institute currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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