STUDENT: IRIS RADIO ENGINEERING ASSISTANT WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job ID: 22487 The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is in search of an Electrical Engineering Student with interest in Software Defined Radios. This opportunity will include the design, building and testing of the Iris Radio. Iris Radio is a highly successful Deep Space Radio. Iris Radios have sent and received signals from Mars, the Moon, and asteroids as well as many other parts of space. This will give you the opportunity to work with nationally recognized experts in SDRs and use State of the Art test equipment. You will be making interesting devices that will go into space. The successful candidate will be curious, motivated, and an EE or ECE student who is interested in software defined radios, signal processing, RF, and Microwaves. Having strong communication skills, both spoken and written, will ensure success as a member of a team. The design of radios touch on many aspects of many engineering disciplines. Early knowledge of many different aspects of engineering as well as a strong sense of wonder will be helpful. Candidates should have familiarity and interest in one or more of the following areas (please highlight any relevant experience in your application materials): * Reading and understanding of electronics and schematics * Hardware and software test and troubleshooting procedures * Experience in an ESD environment * Completion of communications, microwaves, or similar classes Required Qualifications: * Must be a USU student majoring in a related field (i.e., EE or ECE) * Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student * Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks with the majority during core hours (core hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm) * Must be able to work effectively, both independently and as a team member * Strong communication, both written and verbal * Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person Preferred Qualifications: * Hands-on experience with electronics and electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, etc.) * Varied experience with electronics * Digital circuit design experience (Verilog/VHDL) * Embedded software experience (C language) * Comfortable scripting tests and simulating algorithms in Python * Linux, Git, Docker, and other modern software development tools * Familiarity with GNU Radio software At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive compensation and wonderful benefits for student employees, including: * Flexible work schedules * Mentorship opportunities and applicable hands-on experience * Access to free public transportation directly to USU campus (both the CVTD and Aggie Shuttle provide access to SDL!) * Scholarship opportunities available * Professional development opportunities 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. Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community. For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact . EOE including Disability and Vet