About the role#
The Strategic Military Space Division is looking for an engineering intern to join the Battlestar program. You will work with mentors and engineers to support a cloud-based enterprise ground system for space operations. This role focuses on agile testing and shift-left methodologies. You will contribute to professional assignments that align with your academic background.
What you'll do#
- Research and document shift-left testing methods for agile teams.
- Help engineers turn user stories and acceptance criteria into testable scenarios.
- Build or improve basic automated test scripts, test data, and repeatable procedures under supervision.
- Support early defect identification and track findings using team tools.
- Create a short best-practices guide and demonstrate a workflow improvement to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, computer, electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Introductory knowledge of software development, testing, or agile practices.
- Experience writing simple code or scripts from classwork or personal projects.
- Ability to interpret requirements and document software behavior.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and initiative.
- Familiarity with Python, Git, CI/CD, or automated testing frameworks is helpful.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or defect tracking tools is a plus.
- Exposure to unit, integration, API, or automated regression testing is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Logan, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027 (up to 12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Start Date: No later than June 7, 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is a nonprofit organization based in North Logan, Utah. Founded in 1959, the lab specializes in sensor systems, small satellites, and data exploitation technologies. It employs over 1,000 people to support defense and scientific missions. The organization operates as a University Affiliated Research Center.
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