Job Description

Job ID: 21567

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (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.

We are seeking undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or a similar field to assist in the development of the VANTAGE image processing ground station software. For more information about VANTAGE see:  -. This information about VANTAGE is quite outdated, but is the most up to date information we have that has been approved for public release.

This position is year-round, part-time employment, not a summer internship. The work week consists of 15-20 hours per week during school and 30-40 hours per week during the summer. Students design their schedule each semester to accommodate their classes. We simply require that they work their hours on weekdays between 7am-6pm. Students generally keep their position until they graduate and up to 1 semester after graduation as they apply for full time positions. This position is in the C4ISR division, MSB branch. There are multiple openings for this position because several of the current students are graduating.  We are somewhat flexible on a start date but generally we are looking for candidates to start in the next 2 months.

Students on our team assist full time employees to design, document, write, review, debug, and test software. Students learn and follow the same process as full-time developers. Our team is responsible for maintaining and expanding the VANTAGE software suite. Coding is primarily in C++, C# and Typescript. Job-specific training will be provided.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Getting DoD clearance means being a US citizen age 18 and up and giving the DoD information about your history which they use to perform a pretty extensive background check. Passing this background check is a requirement for continued employment. For more information about clearances see:
• Availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during school and up to 40 hours through school breaks
• Must be a current USU student working toward a MS/BS in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Competence writing software in at least 1 language at the level of a Computer Science College Sophomore
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective and responsible management of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software quickly
• Knowledge of git, Cmake, Linux OS, github, C#, C++, or Javascript
• Favorable GPA
• History of computer science related extracurricular activities, hobbies, or jobs

Instructions to applicants:
The first portion of the application questions are very quick short response questions about how well you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed above. The final 6 questions are to evaluate your problem-solving ability. We intend for you to spend 10 minutes or less on the informational questions and 15-30 minutes or less on the 6 problem solving questions. None of the questions are interactive or video response questions. 

Based on your application you may be selected for a live interview. In some cases, you may be asked to write code to solve a problem using an online editor before the interview with the hiring committee.  The hiring committee consists of a few current and former members of the team you are applying to work on and a representative from HR. We usually gather applicants for 1-2 weeks, then do interviews for a week and then make our hiring decision.

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 employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Summer internship, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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