Student: Application Development Assistant

Job ID: 5237
Date Posted: October 7, 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory's (SDL's) Enterprise Application Support Team (EAST) is seeking a qualified college graduate or undergraduate Student Assistant to support business application development. The selected student will work with professional software engineering staff for required on-the-job training and mentoring.

Key duties will include:

• Interfaces with program team members, Technical Writers and Engineering Technicians as required
• Writes clean, consistent, well-documented code
• Implements, tests, and maintains code for internal customers
• Ensures that code meets end user requirements
• Collaborates with other Developers to ensure that new development projects integrate with existing applications and systems
• Provides operational support for existing systems

• Knowledge of common programming languages
• Knowledge of Jira and Jira Service Management
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, data modeling and database design
• Technical skills in programming, designing, systems development and testing
• Introductory level knowledge of common software development processes (version control, peer reviews, documentation standards)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships

• Must be a Utah State University student majoring in computer science, management information systems, or a related field
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person
• Ability to work independently with mentoring and as part of a collaborative team
• Must be reliable and responsible and have a strong work ethic

Student Scholar Program:SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days. However, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.