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Student: Engineer Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory

Location

North Logan, UT

Experience

Entry

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

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August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyPart-timeWork from Office

Job Description

Job ID: 8866Date Posted: July 29, 2026 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. Minimum 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 - Experience or interest in electronics, computers, robotics, electromagnetics, digital logic, remote sensing, MATLAB, C++ - Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission. 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. The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, model, select, procure, assemble, integrate, and test radar systems and RF hardware
  • Perform data analysis and troubleshoot hardware issues
  • Support flight testing of radar systems
  • Gain hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle

Requirements

  • Attending Utah State University pursuing a degree in electrical engineering
  • At least one year of school remaining

Skills Required

Radar systemsRF hardware engineeringElectronicsComputersRoboticsElectromagneticsDigital logicRemote sensingMATLABC++CollaborationProblem solvingAttention to detail

Benefits

  • Monthly technical workshops
  • Outreach activities
  • Academic stipends
  • Professional network development

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