Agile Software Test Engineering Intern
Space Dynamics Laboratory2 days ago
North Logan, UT, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Research and document practical shift-left testing methods for agile software teams.
- Help translate user stories and acceptance criteria into testable scenarios.
- Develop or improve basic automated test scripts, test data, and repeatable test procedures under supervision.
- Support early defect identification and test execution, and track findings using team tools.
- Prepare a best-practices guide and demonstrate an improvement to the development and testing workflow.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
- Introductory understanding of software development, testing, or agile team practices.
- Experience writing simple code or scripts through coursework or personal projects.
- Ability to interpret requirements and document expected versus observed software behavior.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers and interns and work independently with appropriate guidance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with up to 12 weeks of availability.
- Onsite work in North Logan, Utah, beginning no later than June 7, 2027.
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Training workshops, networking opportunities, summer events, mentoring, and professional-level assignments.
- Potential continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment, subject to security-clearance eligibility.
About 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.