Student Space Hardware Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Scholar Program

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Assistant to join the Civil & Commercial Space Division. The role supports design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of space flight hardware prototypes and related activities during the student program.

As a student employee, you’ll work 20 hours weekly during the school year and up to 40 hours in summer, with possible graveyard shifts for certain tests, while gaining hands-on experience in a national security and space research

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other U.S. person.
• Enrolled at Utah State University pursuing mechanical engineering or related degree.
• At least two years remaining in study (including graduate school).
• Can work 20 h/week during school year and up to 40 h/week in summer.
• Available for graveyard shifts and weekends when testing requires.
• Completed an engineering CAD course with B grade or higher.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team with students and professionals.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Ownership of tasks and accountability to schedule.
• Self-motivated, dependable, detail oriented.
• Hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of space flight hardware prototypes and GSE.
• Assist with testing of related hardware.
• Assist with creating drawings, travelers, parts tracking, and kitting with QA and program team.
• Report and present work results.
• Create test procedures and reports.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Measuring equipment

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Assistant to join the Civil & Commercial Space Division. The role supports design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of space flight hardware prototypes and related activities during the student program.

As a student employee, you’ll work 20 hours weekly during the school year and up to 40 hours in summer, with possible graveyard shifts for certain tests, while gaining hands-on experience in a national security and space research