Information Systems Engineer

Job ID: 5426
Position Posted: 11/25/2025
Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an Information Systems Engineer to design secure systems and associated applications, services, and components. The selected candidate will follow SDL's rigorous Information Systems Engineering procedure, which utilizes industry best practices and standards (TOGAF, IEEE/ISO/IEC 42010 & 42020), to produce information systems designs. They will identify and document customer-specific system requirements, industry best practices, as well as any security or compliance requirements and will design an information system to meet those requirements. Candidate should understand how to take an information system from proposal to operation. This is an on-site, non-remote position for our North Logan, UT location.
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all applicable SDL engineering processes
• Design complex, highly available information systems and support their implementation
• Provide clear, detailed guidance on selecting and implementing efficient solutions to meet business needs, including future capacity; facility requirements (floor layout, power, cooling, and pathways); network connectivity; data storage; backup; and monitoring
• Gather and synthesize system requirements from internal and external customers, defining operational needs including integration with other systems or components
• Work with cross-functional teams to convert requirements into complete, workable system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints, while evaluating and recommending viable alternatives
• Serve as a multidisciplinary engineer and subject matter expert for network, compute, storage, directory services, hypervisors, and cloud systems
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of physical network infrastructure, including copper and fiber systems
• Assist in enhancing existing engineering processes
• Serve as a peer reviewer for complex information system designs
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation for assigned systems and solutions
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and proposals to ensure they meet required products or services
• Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards
• Provide technical expertise on projects and proposal efforts
• Provide expertise in defining and implementing best practices to meet or exceed mission needs

Expected Outputs:

• System designs and diagrams
• Rack elevations
• Data/power interconnect documentation
• Network architectures
• Facility requirements (floor plan, power, cooling, etc.)
• System cost estimates
• Trade and alternative studies
• Work breakdown structures
• Customer responsibility matrices
• Risk analysis matrices and risk management plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or science discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4+ years of relevant experience
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Valid CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Experience architecting, designing, and engineering information systems (candidate will be asked to discuss these experiences)
• Working knowledge of networking, systems, cybersecurity, and/or cloud technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in networking and/or cloud infrastructures, including relevant certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform engineering trade-offs between customer requirements, schedule deadlines, program funding, and engineering best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment on collaborative efforts with internal and external team members
• Competency in managing budgets and schedules
• Willingness and ability to travel (not typically required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diagramming tools and MBSE methodologies
• TS/SCI with polygraph (please disclose any current clearance when applying, as all are beneficial)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to solve large and complex issues

Salary Range
$115,000- $129,000

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 posting 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 supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we 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 14 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.