Job ID: 18675
At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support 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.
SDL is seeking a student to assist the Software System Engineers in the following key duties:
- Maintaining and upgrading of High Performance Computing systems
- Development of integration and automation tools for maintenance of Linux and Windows systems
- Assisting in creating and updating documentation of systems
- Performing tests to validate systems are ready for operations
- Helping perform troubleshooting of failed systems
- Supporting development efforts
This position will be very diversified with exposure to several different aspects of development and testing. The applicant should have the ability to understand the program’s vision and work with the team to translate that vision into a technical solution. The successful applicant will work with system engineers and program management to ensure technical requirements and performance are achieved.
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive compensation and wonderful benefits for student employees, including:
- Flexible work schedules
- Mentorship opportunities and applicable hands-on experience
- Access to free public transportation directly to USU campus (both the CVTD and Aggie Shuttle provide access to SDL!)
- Scholarship opportunities available
- Professional development opportunities
Required Qualifications:
- Availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during school and up to 40 hours through school breaks
- Must be a USU or Bridgerland student seeking a B.S. degree in a related technical field (e.g., software engineering or electrical engineering)
- Excellent communication skills
- Quick learner and ability to work through issues with little direction and supervision
- Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
- Must be a US citizen
Other Preferred Skills:
- Ability to understand the software development process
- Ability to adapt to new technologies
- Ability to work well within a team, collaborate, and share ideas
- Ability to communicate technical issues, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, Powershell
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
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