About the role#
Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an engineering intern to support the Battlestar program. You will work with the Strategic Military Space Division on a cloud-based enterprise ground system. This role focuses on Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standards and interface control document (ICD) validation. You will work alongside experienced engineers and mentors on professional assignments.
What you'll do#
- Review program interfaces and ICDs to check for completeness, consistency, and clarity.
- Map interface descriptions to MOSA principles and program-defined standards.
- Build checklists and traceability tables for interface requirements, data definitions, and verification criteria.
- Identify ambiguities, missing information, or mismatches in interface artifacts.
- Document your recommendations and present findings to the systems engineering and integration teams.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Introductory knowledge of systems engineering, system interfaces, or technical standards.
- Ability to read and compare engineering specifications, diagrams, and technical documents.
- Strong initiative and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize findings in spreadsheets or structured documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and independently with guidance.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience or coursework in system architecture, interfaces, APIs, data schemas, MOSA concepts, or requirements verification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: North Logan, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027 (up to 12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Start date: No later than Monday, 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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