Shift-Left Test Intern – Space Tech (Summer 2027)

Wayne State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an entry-level engineering intern to support the Battlestar program through agile testing practices and shift-left testing. Located in North Logan, UT, the internship offers on-site work, mentorship, and exposure to cloud-based enterprise systems used in space operations.

The internship runs Summer 2027, with potential for continued employment or transition to student/full-time roles requiring security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Introductory understanding of software development, testing, or agile practices.
• Experience writing simple code or scripts.
• Ability to interpret requirements and document expected vs observed behavior.
• Ability to work with engineers and interns, with guidance.
• Strong initiative and communication skills.
• U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research shift-left testing methods for agile software teams.
• Translate user stories into testable scenarios.
• Develop/improve basic automated test scripts and data.
• Support early defect identification and test execution.
• Prepare a best-practices guide and demonstrate improvements.

Skills

Testing basics

Coding/scripting

Requirements interpretation

Team collaboration

Written & verbal comms

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Undergraduate/graduate in engineering or CS

Tools

Python

Git

CI/CD concepts

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an entry-level engineering intern to support the Battlestar program through agile testing practices and shift-left testing. Located in North Logan, UT, the internship offers on-site work, mentorship, and exposure to cloud-based enterprise systems used in space operations.

The internship runs Summer 2027, with potential for continued employment or transition to student/full-time roles requiring security clearance eligibility.