Job Description

Job ID: 1962
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC),   has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge DoD and intelligence programs for over six decades.

SDL’s internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of engineers and mentors, Interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage and will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and development phase.

The Strategy Military Space Division is seeking an exceptional Intern or Co-Op Student to assist in the creation of algorithms exploiting Doppler signals and exploring atomic clock quality.

This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops or optimizes Doppler exploitation algorithms
• Writes and executes test plans
• Investigates and implements clock ensembling and disciplining algorithms

Qualifications: 

• A working knowledge of open- and closed-loop control systems
• Experience with software/hardware interfaces
• Experience with Matlab and/or C/C++
• Ability to work effectively with a small geographically-distributed team
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance

Education

• Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Senior or Graduate student
• 3.0 GPA minimum is required

Interviews may occur any time within the hiring period; applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the application as early as possible. If you’re unsure if you are qualified, we still want to hear from you. If you have a passion for problem-solving and learning, you could be a great fit for this internship.

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work,

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