Student: Engineer Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Student Engineer to assist engineers developing tactical sensor technologies. In this role, the selected candidate will focus primarily on radar systems and RF hardware engineering, gaining hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle. The selected candidate’s tasks will include designing, modeling, component selecting, procuring, assembling, integrating, and testing. Additionally, the selected candidate will perform data analysis, troubleshoot hardware, and support flight testing of radar systems.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

Requirements

• Must be attending Utah State University pursuing a degree in electrical engineering
• Must have at least one year of school remaining
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in electronics, computers, robotics, electromagnetics, digital logic, remote sensing, MATLAB, C++

Responsibilities

• Designing, modeling, component selecting, procuring, assembling, integrating, and testing radar systems and RF hardware.
• Performing data analysis.
• Troubleshooting hardware.
• Supporting flight testing of radar systems.

Benefits

• Student Scholar Program: monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level