Electrical Engineer

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North Logan, UT, USA
In-Office
63K-120K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Defense
The Role
Designs, analyzes, tests, and troubleshoots electronics boards and subsystems for satellites and space-based sensors. The engineer takes designs from concept through launch, leads design reviews, tests digital and analog systems, and manages multiple priorities. Work supports strategic and military space missions and requires collaboration, strong communication, occasional travel, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for a government security clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job ID: 9115A
Date Posted: November 5, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on electronics boards and subsystems for satellites and space-based sensors for our Strategic & Military Space Division. The ideal candidate works well within a team, is proficient at circuit board design, test, and debug, and likes to take their designs from concept through to design, test, and launch. Come work with a great team of engineers in beautiful North Logan, Utah.
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.
Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering
  • Demonstratable experience with electrical circuit design, analysis, and test
  • Proficient at testing and troubleshooting digital and analog systems in a laboratory environment
  • Ability to lead teams in design reviews
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Must be able to travel occasionally

Let us know in your application materials if you possess any of the following desired qualifications:
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience in high reliability design for space and/or military systems
  • Understanding of radiation considerations in electronic design
  • Experience as a technical lead
  • Experience with high-speed communications interfaces
  • Experience automating testing of electronics
  • FPGA programming experience
  • Embedded systems experience

*Salary Range
  • $63,000 - $120,000
    • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience


This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.
Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering
  • Experience with electrical circuit design, analysis, and testing
  • Proficiency testing and troubleshooting digital and analog systems in a laboratory environment
  • Ability to lead teams in design reviews
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Experience with high-reliability design for space or military systems
  • Understanding of radiation considerations in electronic design
  • Experience as a technical lead
  • Experience with high-speed communications interfaces
  • Experience automating electronics testing
  • FPGA programming experience
  • Embedded systems experience
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The Company
HQ: Logan, UT
1,300 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a University Affiliated Research Center of Utah State University that provides mission engineering, research and development, independent analysis and testing, rapid prototyping and technology maturation. Its work spans science and space exploration, missile defense, sensors, data-processing and ground systems, cybersecurity, and small-satellite technologies, supporting military, government, scientific, and commercial missions across multiple domains and operational environments.

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