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FPGA Electrical Engineer Intern

Job ID: 2016

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 will 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 Strategic and Military Space Division is looking for an exceptional Student Electrical or Computer Engineer for a summer internship in Logan, Utah.  The selected candidate will work on FPGA development for a satellite program. Work would include all aspects of FPGA design, including digital design, simulation, implementation, timing closure and testing. The work you do will be launched on a satellite that has a scheduled launch date.

This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.

Requirements:

  • Experience with FPGA design
  • Experience with or interest in forming test plans for digital circuits
  • Experience with simulation of HDL code
  • Knowledge of VHDL is a plus
  • Knowledge of timing closure is a plus
  • Experience with team collaborative tools
  • 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
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance 

Education:

  • Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Junior, Senior, or graduate student
  • 3.5 GPA minimum is required

 

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.