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Job ID: 5986
Date Posted: January 22, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to join our Thermal Vacuum team. The selected candidate will support billing, expense tracking, inventory management, and cost analysis while maintaining accurate records across multiple databases. The ideal candidate is a motivated USU accounting student who can work independently in a hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.
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.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
Date Posted: January 22, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to join our Thermal Vacuum team. The selected candidate will support billing, expense tracking, inventory management, and cost analysis while maintaining accurate records across multiple databases. The ideal candidate is a motivated USU accounting student who can work independently in a hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists with monthly billing, including tracking and submitting tests for 27 different thermal vacuum chambers
- Tracks consumable inventory and orders parts and equipment as needed
- Assists with cost projections and equipment use rate derivation
- Tracks and verifies all service center expenses
- Reconciles monthly credit card transaction reports
- Maintains Excel and SDL internal databases
- Utah State University (USU) student majoring in accounting or business
- Ability to work 20 hours per week during semesters and 20-40 hours per week during the summer
- Self-motivated and able to follow directions
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently
- Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person
- Junior level or higher
- Must be able to stock and maintain inventory (e.g., pushing carts, stocking items, etc.)
Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.
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.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
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