CVS: Electrical Engineer Intern
About The Position
The Civil & Commercial Space Division (CVS) is looking for an exceptional student electrical engineer for a summer internship. Interns will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and phase of development. Tasks include developing, testing, and integrating radio communication and camera systems for satellite applications, performing communication system analysis of various satellite architectures, and helping with the development of ground support equipment and test software. The Civil & Commercial Space Division contributes to the internationally competitive science, space exploration, and commercial market by providing key sensor, small satellite, calibration, and thermal technologies to our customers. Our division is a key component of NASA’s space exploration and technological development, enabling advancements in each of NASA’s science divisions. At SDL, you’ll become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities. This position is onsite, non-remote at our North Logan, UT location. This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility. This internship is for the summer of 2027. SDL internships are designed to bring talented students from across the nation together for unique, high-quality professional opportunities while expanding our candidate pool. Utah State University (USU) students have access to a variety of year-round opportunities with SDL through our Student Employment program. These positions provide USU students with valuable hands-on experience and professional development opportunities that can help them build their skills and resumes. USU students are not eligible for SDL internship positions and are encouraged to explore SDL’s Student Employment opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience and/or interest in at least one of the following areas: FPGA Software scripting languages Circuit board design/assembly Space systems RF systems (X-band, S-band, and Ka-band) Impedance matching circuit design Digital signal processing Mixed circuit electronics design Software defined radios Digital electronics Networks EMI/EMC testing Power circuits Network and spectrum analyzers
- Experience with team collaboration tools
- Ability to work hands-on assembling and testing hardware
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
- Ability to take initiative and ask questions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Must be pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
- 3.5 GPA minimum is required
Responsibilities
- Developing, testing, and integrating radio communication and camera systems for satellite applications
- Performing communication system analysis of various satellite architectures
- Helping with the development of ground support equipment and test software
Benefits
- Paid a competitive monthly stipend
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Career Level
Intern
