People Focused +
Our work matters because our employees do. Collectively, they represent the heart of SDL and are driven by interesting work and our compelling mission.
Mission Driven +
Our engineering directly supports the nation’s warfighters and advances scientific exploration by solving defense and technical challenges.
Brielle Cirlig
Software Engineer
I appreciate SDL’s education benefit. I can work toward a cause that I believe in, collaborate with great people, and contribute to fascinating projects all while pursuing a graduate degree!
Lee Dang
Section Head
After years of receiving military service support from technology, nothing makes me prouder than returning the favor by assisting in the development of newer, smarter technologies.
Tori Bodine
Technical Writer
In my job, I enjoy exposure to many areas of SDL, from technical details to programmatic strategy. I look forward to many more years of valuable learning and growth opportunities.
Emily Andersen
Human Resources Specialist
With professional development opportunities, meaningful connections, and educational benefits, the Lab has been an excellent place to build my career while contributing to nationally significant work.
Stacy Bowler
Software Engineer
It has been fulfilling to work on meaningful projects at SDL for the last decade. As the son of a veteran, I appreciate the opportunity to support my country and our military servicemembers.
People Focused
SDL maintains fun traditions, hosts events, and promotes community involvement. We also encourage active participation in personal and professional development and employee clubs.
Championing Women at SDL
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Utah Women & Leadership Project announced that Space Dynamics Laboratory was selected as one of Utah's 100 Companies Championing Women 2024 cohort. We recognize the unique challenges facing women and are honored by this designation.
Women contribute to SDL’s mission at various levels of the organization. We support the continued growth of women in the workplace and their healthy work-life balance by implementing the following family-friendly policies, practices, and initiatives:
- Leadership representation and inclusivity
- Equitable pay for commensurate work
- Compressed, flexible, and remote schedule options
- Paid pre-birth and family leave
- Employee and supervisor Family Growth Support packet for navigating work and family leave transitions
- Education tuition assistance
- Women employee networking group
Life at SDL
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Mission Driven
As a trusted Government partner, we look for talented individuals with strong engineering, technical, and/or leadership skills to help us make a world of difference.
Protecting Our Nation
We provide innovative, multi-domain land, sea, air, space, and cyber national defense solutions. Much of what we do helps our nation's warfighters in defending and protecting the nation. We’re motivated by the support.
Supporting Science Community
We’ve been solving technical challenges faced by the science community since 1959—that’s only one year after NASA was founded. We’re committed to advancing humankind through scientific exploration.
Where We Work
SDL headquarters is located near Utah State University in North Logan, Utah. Additional field offices are strategically located across the country.
North Logan, UT
SDL is headquartered in North Logan, Utah, an area with many opportunities for recreation and community involvement. The surrounding area offers world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, fishing, and exploring. If the typical outdoor adventures don’t pique your interest, there are plenty of restaurants, farmers’ markets, fine arts, local sports teams, museums, and theater nearby. Whatever your pursuits, Utah is a wonderful place to call home.
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SDL’s Albuquerque location is positioned outside Kirtland Air Force Base. The city’s centuries-old blend of Spanish and Ancient Puebloan tribal history influences its traditions and cuisine today. As New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque is an economic center for cultural services, manufacturing, and military technology research and development. Its residents enjoy the area’s historic traditions and art, mild climate, and affordable living.
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SDL’s Dayton office is located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Home of the Wright brothers, Dayton has a proud history of innovation in aviation and aerospace. Residents enjoy the city’s low cost of living, natural and recreational greenspace, the largest paved trail network in the country, and a robust fine arts culture.
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SDL’s Huntsville location is conveniently positioned outside Redstone Arsenal and next to Cummings Research Park—the second-largest research park in the country. Huntsville’s “Rocket City” reputation attracts STEM professionals to this green Appalachian region of northern Alabama. With mild winters, plentiful sunshine, and ample rainfall, Huntsville residents enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment options.
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SDL’s Stafford office is located near Marine Corps Base Quantico and within an hour’s drive of both Washington, DC, and Richmond. Living in Stafford, residents enjoy a slower pace while remaining close to nearby metropolitan areas. With abundant natural beauty, well-priced real estate, highly ranked schools, and much surrounding country to explore, Stafford is one of the fastest-growing counties in Virginia.
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