Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a nonprofit, university‑affiliated research center at Utah State University that designs and builds electro‑optical sensors, small satellites, ground systems, and data‑exploitation software for national security space programs. It delivers contracted R&D, prototyping, and mission support to the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community across full mission lifecycles. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in North Logan, Utah, SDL operates as a UARC.
Open Positions at Space Dynamics Laboratory
4 open positions
Develop, integrate, and test satellite ground system solutions while defining architectures, managing requirements and risks, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. This mission-focused role supports national security customers and requires strong software and systems engineering expertise.
SDL is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide software systems engineering expertise and technical leadership for advanced Air Force training systems. The role is embedded with a U.S. Government team in Ogden, Utah and focuses on system integration, requirements, architecture, risk mitigation, and verification.
SDL is hiring a Full Stack Web Developer to build and support database-backed web applications, public-facing websites, and third-party integrations. The role combines front-end, back-end, relational database, user experience, and operational support responsibilities.
Summer 2027 internship supporting agile, shift-left software testing for a cloud-based enterprise ground system used in dynamic space operations. The intern will develop test scripts, document testing practices, and help identify defects alongside experienced engineers.