CVS: Electrical Engineer Intern

Job ID: 9645 • Date Posted: October 12, 2026

About the role

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge science 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 can work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The Civil & Commercial Space Division (CVS) contributes to internationally competitive science, space exploration, and commercial markets by providing key sensor, small satellite, calibration, and thermal technologies to customers, supporting NASA’s space exploration and technological advancement and the Department of Defense. This position is onsite at SDL’s North Logan, UT location.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, and integrating radio communication and camera systems for satellite applications
• Performing communication system analysis of various satellite architectures
• Helping with the development of ground support equipment and test software

Requirements

• Experience and/or interest in at least one of the following: FPGA, software scripting languages, circuit board design/assembly, space systems, RF systems (X‑band, S‑band, Ka‑band), impedance matching circuit design, digital signal processing, mixed circuit electronics design, software defined radios, digital electronics, networks, EMI/EMC testing, power circuits, network and spectrum analyzers
• Ability to work hands‑on assembling and testing hardware
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• 3.5 GPA minimum is required

Benefits

• Training workshops
• Networking opportunities
• Variety of summer events and activities
• Potential for continued employment or transition to student/full‑time employment (subject to security clearance eligibility)
• Onsite position at North Logan, UT

Pay

Interns will be paid a competitive monthly stipend.

Schedule

Summer 2027 internship; onsite, non‑remote.