GTRI Hires the Best, Equips the Best and Retains the Best

GTRI’s scientists and engineers are among the best problem-solvers in the business. Our team-based approach to supporting customers allows our nearly 1,300 dedicated employees the flexibility to be creative and truly innovative.

We provide a challenging work environment, impressive benefits and great opportunities to build and advance careers.

It’s no wonder GTRI has built a stellar team that pairs the vast technical experience of veteran researchers with the best and brightest young minds of today. All of them take pride in the fact that they are helping to make the world a better place.

Name: Leanne West Joined GTRI: As a student–1993 Full-Time–1997 Degrees: Completed a master's degree in applied physics in 1994 and a second master's degree in engineering science in 1997. Current Role: Senior research scientist and director of the Landmarc Research Center. Her work focuses on remote sensing of the atmosphere and wireless technologies for people with disabilities. "GTRI is very understanding about both taking and teaching classes. Flex time works well and many of the classes are on-site, which is an added convenience."	Name: Terence Haran Joined GTRI: As a student–1999 Full-Time–2002 Degrees: Completed a master's degree in physics in 2008. Current Role: Branch head in intelligent sensors and imaging sensors with a research focus on electro-optical and infrared sensor system design, test and analysis. "If you pursue a Georgia Tech degree, our location on campus makes it much easier to do here. Our culture really values advanced degrees, and the organization is very supportive of you during the process."
Name: Greg Rohling Joined GTRI: As a student–1986 Full-Time–1989 Departed:Left for a job in industry in 1992, but returned to GTRI in 1995. Current Role: Senior research engineer with a research focus in applying multiple objective evolutionary algorithms to the optimization of missile warning receiver algorithms. "I decided the smartest people I had worked with were at GTRI, and I wanted to work on something that I felt would have a long lifetime and real impact. While I was away, I developed a lot of new skills and I believe I came back more valuable than when I left. "	Name: Catherine Herrington Joined GTRI: As a student–1999 Full-Time–2002 Degrees: Completed master's degree in computer science in 2008. Current Role: Research engineer developing software for an application that decodes and displays messages generated by military aircraft missile warning receivers and countermeasures systems. "Many people you work with are also pursuing advanced degrees so everyone understands if you need to have a flexible schedule and leave during the day to attend a class. For new employees, GTRI's generous vacation schedule is much better that what industry offers, which helps you meet both your work and class obligations."
Name: Bryan Smith Joined GTRI: Full-Time– 2003 Degree: Completed a master's degree in software engineering in 2006, and expects to complete a doctorate in computer science in 2010. Current Role: Software development for the Aviation Mission Planning System at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. "The atmosphere of higher education is wonderful and the well-defined paths for promotions (based largely on higher education) make it clear what the risks and rewards are."	Name: John Stewart Joined GTRI: As a student–1989 Full-Time–1992 Departed: Left for industry job in 1999, but returned to GTRI in 2001. Current Role: Senior research engineer focusing in electro-optics, developing vision systems to monitor and control industrial-scale cooking processes, improving GTRI's simulation environment for testing imaging trackers, testing missile warning receiver hardware and developing software for a turbulence profiling LIDAR. "I wanted to see what it was like working for a private company. I realized the diversity of tasks associated with marketing and research keeps the work at GTRI exciting and provides me with a sense of empowerment I did not get from the management hierarchy at the [company]."
Name: Jenny Houlroyd Joined GTRI: Full-Time– 2005 Departed: Left to work as a private contractor for a federal agency in June 2007, returning to GTRI in December 2007. Current Role: Research scientist with a research focus in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety. "Working for a small contractor helped me to realize how incredible my job at Georgia Tech is from a benefits perspective, a career development perspective and a networking perspective. In particular, I found that the benefits and the flexible work schedule really have allowed me to be a successful working mother. This job allows me to put my career and family first, without having to choose. "	Name: Robert Kearney Joined GTRI: Full-Time–1984 Departed: Left in 1988 to develop software for a commercial product, returning to GTRI in 1997. Current Role: Senior research scientist working on software development for the Army's Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS). "I came back after encountering salary limits on technical positions at the other company. GTRI has allowed me to stay in a technical position while still giving me the opportunity to earn merit raises. GTRI also has more flexibility in recognizing and rewarding technical accomplishments. An employee is not forced into a certain career path in order to continue to have career growth."
Name: Ben Brackett Joined GTRI: Full-Time– 2005 Degree: Completed master's degree in electrical and computer engineering in 2008. Current Role: Research engineer and task lead working with electronic warfare embedded systems integration and container security embedded systems. "The various tuition assistance plans that are available to Georgia Tech faculty take your mind off the financial aspect of attending graduate school by substantially decreasing or completely erasing the monetary burden. The encouragement and flexibility to pursue this degree while working full-time is unmatched at GTRI."	Name: Sami Deen Joined GTRI: Full-Time–2005 Degree: Completed master's degree in computer science in 2008. Current Role: Research scientist for the Systems Integration Branch, which involves managing groups that develop Windows software for multiple programs. "The important thing to remember is that the degree on its own is not enough to advance a career. It is essential that it is coupled with practical work experience. Having classes so close to the workplace gives you the opportunity to both work in your field of research and earn an advanced degree all in one convenient location."
Name: Luke Starnes Joined GTRI: As a student–2000 Full-Time– 2002 Degree: Completed a master's degree in international affairs in 2008. Current Role: Lead system engineer for the ALQ-213 program. The ALQ-213 is the electronic warfare integrator on the F-16C and the A-10. "GTRI is a very fulfilling place to work. We have amazing customers, and it is wonderful to have such a great relationship with the military. Also, the relationship between GTRI and Georgia Tech at large offers a great opportunity to combine work and education."	Name: Warren Lee Joined GTRI: As a student–1998 Full-Time– 2002 Degree: Completed a master's degree in aerospace engineering in 2007. Current Role: Studying advanced aerodynamics, which includes the design, fabrication, instrumentation, installation and evaluation of wind tunnel models, including unmanned aerial vehicles. "GTRI's flex time was invaluable in finding enough time to meet the requirements of earning the degree. If I were working in industry with rigid working hours, it would have been impossible to attend the classes to earn my degree."