Student: Electrical Engineering Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly technical workshops

Outreach activities

Academic stipends

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, Utah, seeks an Electrical Engineering Assistant for its Civil & Commercial Space Division. This role offers hands-on experience assisting engineers with circuit design, assembly, and testing of mission hardware in a dynamic team environment.

Students enrolled at Utah State University will gain valuable experience through the Student Scholar Program, participating in technical workshops and professional networking. Ideal candidates are motivated and can commit 15-20 hours a week during school sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of school remaining.
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during school semesters.
• Must be able to work effectively, both independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineers in circuit design, simulation, and testing.
• Supports parts tracking.
• Designs cables.
• Maintains calibration on lab equipment.

Skills

Circuit design

Engineering simulation

Test equipment maintenance

Cable design

Strong communication

Education

Currently enrolled at Utah State University

Job description

Job ID: 8470
Date Posted: June 23, 2026
Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for an Electrical Engineering Assistant to join our Civil & Commercial Space Division. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated student to work alongside our world class engineers developing, assembling, and testing mission hardware. Our students are an integral part of the development team and support project reviews, deliveries, and integration with the hope of becoming full‑time employees upon graduation depending on funding, performance, and program needs. The selected candidate must be able to work as part of larger electronics teams both internal and external to the SDL organization. They will need to own all aspects of the assigned responsibility alongside their mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists engineers in circuit design, simulation, and testing
• Supports parts tracking
• Designs cables
• Maintains calibration on lab equipment
• Learns from mentors

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Utah State University majoring in a related field (i.e., electrical engineering)
• Must have at least one year of school remaining
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
• Must be able to work effectively, both independently and as a team member
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

Student Scholar Program

SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real‑world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.