Internships
SDL’s internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students across the nation to get involved with state-of-the-art technologies for space, airborne, and ground-based systems. With the support of engineers and mentors, interns can 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 are paid a competitive hourly wage and are tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and the development phase.
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Student Employment
SDL values education and provides hands-on experience for over 130 students from Utah State University, who make up approximately 15% of our workforce. Most students at SDL are pursuing engineering degrees, but we also hire a large percentage of students who fill business support roles. Many of our full-time employees began their careers as student employees.
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SDL offers a variety of scholarships to USU students, helping to propel their careers in STEM.
Application Cycle: December 1, 2025–March 31, 2026
Student Scholarship: $1,000
Available for freshmen or sophomores who are majoring or minoring in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering.
ApplyScience & Engineering Scholarship: $2,000
Available for sophomores or juniors in the College of Engineering or Science seeking a career in the aerospace industry.
ApplyKing Scholarship: $2,000
Available for sophomores or juniors majoring in data analytics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and seeking a career in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)-relevant disciplines.
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