Student: Electrical Engineering Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT • 3h ago

Job ID: 8470

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for an Electrical Engineering Assistant to join our Civil & Commercial Space Division.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated student to work alongside our world class Engineers developing, assembling, and testing mission hardware. Our students are an integral part of the development team and support project reviews, deliveries, and integration with the hope of becoming full-time employees upon graduation, depending on funding, performance, and program needs.

The selected candidate must be able to work as part of larger electronics teams, both internal and external to the SDL organization. They will need to own all aspects of the assigned responsibility alongside their mentor.

The Civil & Commercial Space Division is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Being part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists engineers in circuit design, simulation, and testing

Supports parts tracking

Designs cables

Maintains calibration on lab equipment

Learns from mentors

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled at Utah State University majoring in a related field (i.e., electrical engineering)

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

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

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.

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