Graduate Assistant (ECE-GC) AY25-26 - Autonomous Vehicle, Heavy-lift Drone, and Ballooning Payloads
Graduate Assistant (ECE-GC) AY25-26 - Autonomous Vehicle, Heavy-lift Drone, and Ballooning Payloads
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Position Summary
The ECE department is soliciting applications for a Graduate Assistant position for AY25-26 in the fields of electrical and computer engineering. This GA will assist an ECE faculty member in conducting research utilizing two 1/5th-scale autonomous vehicles a heavy-lift drone and near-space ballooning instruments. Duties will include all facets of engineering research and development including literature review data gathering data analysis and conducting laboratory experiments as needed. This appointment is for an academic year (fall and spring) but continuation in 26/SP will be subject to performance evaluation in the end of 25/FA semester. Career Readiness Learning Objectives ( NACE ) Communication Be able to clearly and effectively exchange information ideas facts and perspectives with the faculty supervisor and any others working on the assigned project. Critical Thinking Be able to identify technical issues as applicable arising from project activities and come up with feasible approaches to addressing those issues. Dissemination of Results Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.
Physical Demands
Typical physical work in ECE lab settings and applicable field testing and/or operation
Required Qualifications
- Good communication and teamwork skills - Hands-on and working knowledge for the work in laboratory settings utilizing electronic devices software tools and Windows and Linux operating systems - Quick learner; be able to deliver
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in electrical engineering and computer engineering. - Hands-on experience in computer networking and embedded systems. - Proficiency in programming using C/C and python. - Proficiency and hand-on experience in Linux operating systems.
Work Schedule
Lab Hours - Depending on mutually-agreed schedule
The ECE department is soliciting applications for a Graduate Assistant position for AY25-26 in the fields of electrical and computer engineering. This GA will assist an ECE faculty member in conducting research utilizing two 1/5th-scale autonomous vehicles a heavy-lift drone and near-space ballooning instruments. Duties will include all facets of engineering research and development including literature review data gathering data analysis and conducting laboratory experiments as needed. This appointment is for an academic year (fall and spring) but continuation in 26/SP will be subject to performance evaluation in the end of 25/FA semester. Career Readiness Learning Objectives ( NACE ) Communication Be able to clearly and effectively exchange information ideas facts and perspectives with the faculty supervisor and any others working on the assigned project. Critical Thinking Be able to identify technical issues as applicable arising from project activities and come up with feasible approaches to addressing those issues. Dissemination of Results Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.
Physical Demands
Typical physical work in ECE lab settings and applicable field testing and/or operation
Required Qualifications
- Good communication and teamwork skills - Hands-on and working knowledge for the work in laboratory settings utilizing electronic devices software tools and Windows and Linux operating systems - Quick learner; be able to deliver
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in electrical engineering and computer engineering. - Hands-on experience in computer networking and embedded systems. - Proficiency in programming using C/C and python. - Proficiency and hand-on experience in Linux operating systems.
Work Schedule
Lab Hours - Depending on mutually-agreed schedule
Employment Type
Student
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