About the role#
Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an undergraduate student to join our software engineering team in North Logan, Utah. This role offers hands-on experience supporting complex software systems used in U.S. Department of Defense mission environments. You will work alongside experienced software, systems, and infrastructure engineers to evaluate, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software and supporting tools.
What you'll do#
- Develop Python scripts, utilities, and automation to support software evaluation, testing, integration, and deployment.
- Perform application and system evaluation tests, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting results.
- Assist with software integration and testing activities.
- Troubleshoot software, application, and infrastructure issues.
- Work with Linux-based systems and assist with CI/CD processes, test infrastructure, and configuration tools.
- Evaluate software capabilities, interfaces, SDKs, APIs, and application hosting technologies.
- Create technical documentation, evaluation reports, and other engineering artifacts.
- Use collaboration tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions with the FORGE team.
- Learn unfamiliar technologies and apply them to practical engineering problems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least one year of school remaining.
- Proficiency and hands-on programming experience with Python.
- Understanding of fundamental software development concepts like debugging, testing, and design.
- Ability to learn new programming languages, tools, and platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to document technical work clearly.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an engineering team.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: North Logan, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with the potential for up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Employment Type: Full-time student role (part-time hours).
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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