Electrical Engineer Intern
Job ID: 1942
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge DoD and intelligence programs for over six decades.
SDL’s internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of engineers and mentors, interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage and will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and development phase.
The SDL Geospace Program is seeking an undergraduate or graduate level Electrical Engineering student to join our team for the summer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Geospace Program specializes in studying the Earth’s ionosphere. We design and build ionospheric sensors to measure the state of the ionosphere using high-frequency (HF) radio waves. For this internship, the selected student will help in the planning, designing and fabrication of sensors. The intern will perform testing and deployment of the sensor.
This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ionospheric Diagnostic System Development
- Low and High-Power analog electronic design
- Analogs electronic circuit layout, fabrication, and testing
- System Integration, testing, and deployment
- Documentation of work
- Collaborates with other engineers and scientists
Required Qualifications:
- Strong Analog Electrical Design Experience
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the summer
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance
Education:
- Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program
- Undergraduate Junior/Senior or Graduate student
- 3.0 GPA minimum is required
Interviews may occur any time within the hiring period; applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the application as early as possible. If you’re unsure if you are qualified, we still want to hear from you. If you have a passion for problem-solving and learning, you could be a great fit for this internship.
SDL supports 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.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet