About the role#
Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an engineering intern for the summer of 2027 to support the Battlestar program. You will work within the Strategic Military Space Division to explore how artificial intelligence can assist in the development of a Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix. This role is based in North Logan, Utah, and involves working alongside experienced engineers on a cloud-based enterprise ground system.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate supervised uses of AI tools to extract and organize requirements from approved, non-sensitive example artifacts.
- Prototype a process for proposing requirement-to-verification links in an RVTM, ensuring all outputs undergo human review.
- Compare AI-assisted results against manually prepared examples to check for accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
- Document limitations, quality checks, data-handling considerations, and recommended validation steps.
- Present your findings and a demonstration to the systems engineering team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- A basic understanding of engineering requirements, data analysis, or software development.
- Experience with a programming or scripting language through coursework or projects.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with engineers and other interns.
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Experience with Python, spreadsheets, structured data, or basic natural language processing is preferred.
- Exposure to requirements traceability, verification planning, or engineering data management is a plus.
- Familiarity with responsible AI practices, including human validation and approved-data handling.
Location & details#
- Location: North Logan, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027, for up to 12 weeks.
- Start date: No later than Monday, June 7, 2027.
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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