Student: Iris Radio Engineering Assistant

Job ID: 2500

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is developing electronics to support the Space Dynamics Deep Space Radio Laboratory. We are seeking highly skilled, motivated students to work alongside our world class Engineers developing, assembling, and testing the hardware for various Deep Space Radio Applications. You will be an integral part of the development team and support project reviews, deliveries, and integration.
You will be developing hardware and testing radios for Deep Space operations that be communicating from Mars, the moon and many other out of this world locations. Additionally, you will be running tests, developing procedures and learning how to solve difficult and interesting problems. The work will include hands-on space hardware experience.

The work environment will be dynamic, working on world class hardware with co-workers and mentors who have extensive experience with radios and space electronics. The expectation is that you will be learning throughout your time in the lab leaving a strong desire and ability to start your engineering career strong. It should be enjoyable along the way.

Candidates should have familiarity and interest in the following areas:

• Reading and understanding of electronic schematics
• Hardware and software test and troubleshooting procedures
• Basic understanding of RF signals
• Interest in a wide variety of electronic hardware circuitry including RF, power supplies, telemetry, instrumentation, digital circuity and many others
• Some software programming in Python

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a Utah State University student majoring in electrical engineering
• Must be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Must be able to work effectively, both independently and as a team member
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in Radios
• Varied interest in all things technical
• Strong Curiosity and desire to always be learning

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive compensation and wonderful benefits for student employees, including:

• Flexible work schedules
• Mentorship opportunities and applicable hands-on experience
• Access to free public transportation directly to USU campus (both the CVTD and Aggie Shuttle provide access to SDL!)
• Scholarship opportunities available
• Professional development opportunities

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2024