Engineering Assistant - Hardware & Software (Student)

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Scholar Program

Technical workshops

Academic stipends

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks an Engineering Assistant to support data pipelines, hardware and software test procedures, and assembly/validation of electrical hardware. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers, contributing in team meetings while expanding hands-on technical skills.

The role is ideal for a motivated student from Utah State University pursuing EE/CE/CS, with exposure to schematics, FPGA, Python, C/C++, and JavaScript. DoW clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Utah State University student pursuing EE, CE, CS or related field.
• Familiar with schematics, testing, networking, FPGA, Python, C, C++, or JavaScript.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Available 15–20 hours/week during semesters; up to 40 hours/week in summer.
• Eligible for DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Supports development, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data pipelines and processes.
• Assists with development of automated hardware and software test procedures.
• Assists with assembly, test, and validation of electrical hardware.
• Creates and maintains documentation.
• Collaborates with hardware and software engineers on ongoing projects and participates in meetings.
• Supports testing, debugging, and issue resolution for hardware and software, documenting problems and fixes.
• Learns new tools, technologies, and concepts to grow technical skills.

Skills

Schematics

Hardware testing

Networking

FPGA programming

Python

C

C++

JavaScript

Education

EE / CE / CS student

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks an Engineering Assistant to support data pipelines, hardware and software test procedures, and assembly/validation of electrical hardware. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers, contributing in team meetings while expanding hands-on technical skills.

The role is ideal for a motivated student from Utah State University pursuing EE/CE/CS, with exposure to schematics, FPGA, Python, C/C++, and JavaScript. DoW clearance eligibility is required.