Student: Engineering Assistant

Engineering Assistant

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory, we take pride in and highly value our student employees. We are seeking applicants for an Engineering Assistant position within our C4ISR Systems division.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated undergraduate student to work alongside our dedicated and talented team of Engineers. Applicants with more than one year of school remaining are preferred. Our students are an integral part of the systems team and support system design, delivery, and sustainment.

The selected candidate(s) must be able to work individually and as part of a team. The candidate(s) will need to learn and grow to own all aspects of your assigned responsibilities alongside your mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Documents system configuration changes
• Researches new technologies and solutions to meet customer needs

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
• Must be currently enrolled at Utah State University majoring in a related field (i.e., electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science)
• Must have at least one year of school remaining
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
• Must be able to work effectively, both independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Must be consistently detail-oriented and organized
• Applicants should have familiarity in one or more of the following areas: Network design and protocols, software and hardware troubleshooting, IT systems, programming/scripting in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating detailed documentation and reports
• Experience with Confluence and Jira
• Experience with Active Directory and Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and virtualization platforms
• Willingness and desire to learn about and use a wide array of technologies, system engineering techniques, and complex systems

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.