Research Assistant - Electronic Engineering Technology
On-siteFort Valley, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Design, assemble, and test electronic systems and instrumentation for agricultural research applications, including precision agriculture technologies, smart irrigation, and agricultural robotics. Support faculty researchers with embedded systems development, sensor network integration, and the deployment of data acquisition systems for environmental monitoring. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues while maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Collect and analyze sensor data regarding soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient levels to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Prepare technical reports, research publications, and grant documentation for interdisciplinary projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering technology, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuits, sensors and instrumentation systems
- Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with precision agriculture technologies or agricultural automation systems
- Familiarity with sensor networks, wireless communication (LoRa, Zigbee, Wi-Fi) or IoT platforms
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems and environmental monitoring instrumentation
- Experience working in field-based agricultural research environments
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