Mid-Level AI&T Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Job ID: 6709
Date Posted: March 10, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a motivated mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to be part of our Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team. Working closely with the Program Manager and Lead Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will support spacecraft programs beginning with AI&T planning through hardware building and testing. This role is ideal for candidates with a broad technical foundation across multiple engineering disciplines, strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to contribute to team-based problem-solving in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

This position is in Logan, UT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports Program Manager and Lead Systems Engineer in technical management of projects through tracking, risks, requirements, interfaces, configurations, and related tasks
• Gathers system-level requirements, evaluates design alternatives, performs systems analysis, and decomposes solutions into actionable engineering tasks
• Works closely with technical leads to successfully implement design objectives
• Designs AI&T plans to meet program requirements
  • Determines requirement verification approaches, then flows to specific tests (where applicable)
  • Plans assembly and test sequences
  • Incorporates development units into the plan
  • Schedules and manages facilities, hardware resources, and personnel
• Manages and performs activities for the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of space hardware across software, hardware, thermal, structural, optical, electrical, and related domains
  • Directs/supports assembly of spaceflight article
  • Prepares test procedures and support hardware
  • Executes tests, gathers artifacts, generates requirement verification reports
• Develops, maintains, and communicates regular program status reports for internal and external customers to monitor and report progress

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• 3+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree) or 1+ year of relevant experience and a master’s degree
• Knowledge of system engineering tools and analysis methods
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience leading teams of engineers and technicians
• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Familiarity with test equipment, MGSE, and EGSE
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail while still having a system-level perspective
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend shifts when required for certain testing
• Some travel may be required

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with Agile methodologies to define requirements and develop systems
• Experience with environment test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, etc.)
• Experience with optics system calibration and test
• Experience with MBSE tools and processes